Death & Disasters
Discover objects, stories and blogs that tell us about death and disaster through London’s history.
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Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
The Gordon Riots: A revolution in the making
In 1780, soldiers killed hundreds of anti-Catholic, anti-authority rioters
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Objects of love & loss: Mourning jewellery
How do mourning objects change over time? And what can they tell us about changing beliefs and practices?
Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
The sinking of the Princess Alice
Catastrophe struck on the River Thames in 1878 when a cargo ship collided with a tourist boat
