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Class & Economics
Class & Economics

Finding beauty in 1930s working-class London

Humphrey Spender’s photos were born from an appreciation of ordinary life

Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style

Who are the pearly kings & queens?

Since the late 1800s, pearlies have donned their button-covered regalia to raise money for charity

Class & Economics
Class & Economics

What were penny toys?

These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens

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Saxon & Medieval
Saxon & Medieval

Penny

Edward IV, England

Late 15th century

Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval

The Sugar Loaf (trade token)

Bryar, George

Mid 17th century; 1648-1673

Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera

Invoice; receipt

Amery, Pitter and Slipper, Messrs

1786-02-13