Politics & Society
Meet the mayors, prime ministers and Parliaments who’ve held power, and see how Londoners have lived together, with the help of our objects, stories and blogs.
Top-Results
Top-Results
Crime & Legislation
Crime & Legislation
The Cato Street Conspiracy: A failed revolution
This 1820 plot to kill the cabinet ended at the Newgate Prison gallows
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
What was the Winter of Discontent, 1978–1979?
A widespread strike movement during one of the coldest winters of the century
London Places
London Places
Speakers’ Corner: A home of free speech
Hyde Park’s historic spot for public speaking and debate
