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Quiz: The Great Fire of London

Think you know the devastation caused by the Great Fire of London? Test your knowledge

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From fox lungs to fuming pots: 17th-century flu remedies

Explore London Museum artefacts that reveal a strange yet fascinating history of healing

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Lauderdale House: Witchcraft relics hidden in the wall

Was it a 17th-century curse or a homeowner’s protection?

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Ghosts & ghouls of London’s Docklands

Two stories of hauntings and horror in 19th-century London

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Smithfield Market: The iron legacy of Sir Horace Jones

The innovative use of ironwork is testament to the market's unique place in the history of civil engineering

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From our experts

What does it mean to be Black in Britain today?

British-Nigerian artist Caroline Chinakwe shares the inspiration behind her two artworks on display at London Museum Docklands

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The thrill of being a London Olympics volunteer

Four Londoners share the significance of contributing their bit to the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Notting Hill Carnival: Memories, roots and rhythms

Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, Wendy Shearer shares her memories of the Notting Hill Carnival

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The London Olympics Quiz

Are you an Olympian when it comes to Olympics facts?

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Introducing our new website

We’ve got everything from Harry Kane to the Sex Pistols and the Great Fire to the Empire Windrush

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Embroidered memories: The WWI silk postcard industry

How these hand-embroidered WWI silk postcards are beautiful examples of sentimentality and wartime industry

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10 records that tell the story of Dub London

These 10 records reflect the strong crossovers between dub and London as a centre of music production

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How we created the new London Museum brand

Working in collaboration with 33 Londoners and why we chose a pigeon

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From our experts

Seeking refuge in London

Our collection highlights powerful stories of refugees seeking sanctuary in London while facing challenges

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From our experts

Steeped in history: Tea drinking in Britain

The history of tea in Britain is deeply entwined with colonial histories of sugar and the East India Co.

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5 things about Smithfield Market you might not know

What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?

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The Backstreet: London’s iconic men-only leather bar

For 37 years, The Backstreet was an iconic part of London’s leather and gay bar scene

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Medieval pilgrim shell tokens and St James’ Way

Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure