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Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London
A 1666 report shows the fire made international news
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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
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From our experts
Librarian’s pick: Queer history books to read
Four books on LGBTQ+ history from the museum’s library that you should read, if you haven’t already
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Holograph letter about the Great Fire of London (letter)
Griffith, Henry
1666-09-18; 17th century
