Library
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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Top-Results
Collections
Collections
Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs
A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
'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
Immigration & Identity
Immigration & Identity
How Asian ayahs and amahs arrived in London
These nannies were some of the first Asian women to visit London in the 18th century
