Class & Economics
Find out how class and economics have shaped Londoners’ lived experiences through our objects, stories and blogs.
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Class & Economics
Class & Economics
The story of Samuel Pepys’ silver plate
From counting pennies to splashing out on silver
Collections
Collections
How the Great Fire of London created insurance
The Great Fire of London in 1666 had a surprising outcome: the creation of modern property insurance
Art & Design
Art & Design
Gustave Doré’s London pilgrimage
The artist’s gloomy illustrations recall his 19th-century trips through the poverty-stricken city
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Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval
The King's Head Tavern (trade token)
Midwinter, Edward
Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1660-1673
Post-Medieval
