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Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

Silvertown 1917: London’s largest explosion

73 people died when an east London factory making TNT caught fire and exploded

Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

London’s catastrophic fires

Whether caused by rebellion or war, neglect or accident, fires have scorched a dark mark on our city

Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

The Great Fire of London

In 1666 an "infinite fire” consumed the city

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Social History
Social History

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C. 1801-1850

Decorative arts
Decorative arts

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1821

Saxon & Medieval
Saxon & Medieval

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Late Medieval; 15th century