Health & Disease

Discover how Londoners have faced plagues, pandemics and illness with these objects, stories and blogs.

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Health & Disease
Health & Disease

Early modern London’s sewage problems

Give thanks for the modern flush

Health & Disease
Health & Disease

London in lockdown: Pictures of the pandemic

The city has never looked like this

Health & Disease
Health & Disease

Why is London called the Big Smoke?

Fog, smog and deadly fumes

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Port & River
Port & River

Loose sample of strophanthus seeds in follicles

1900-1935

Social History
Social History

Bottle; chemist's bottle

1876-1925

Social History
Social History

Bottle; chemist's bottle

1901-1950