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Delve into a treasure trove of 30,000 volumes exploring London's rich history, from fashion and arts to plagues and pleasure gardens. We’ve got historical maps too.
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'In remembrance of Melady': Emma Hamilton’s copy of Haydn’s The Creation
Tracing the journey of Haydn's The Creation to the museum Library
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From our experts
William Sessarakoo: the Royal African
One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society
Art & Design
Art & Design
10 historical maps of London
Picking a route through the beautiful, intriguing and unusual maps in our collection
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The South View of Battersea (engraving)
Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude, Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude
C. 1760
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Proposed extension of Smithfield Market. Smithfield Market Commission (plan)
Smithfield Market Commission, Bunning, J.B.
1850
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