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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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Rare books from London Museum's Library
Our Librarian shares a few of his favourite volumes and the stories these have to tell.
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From royal menagerie to murderous gardener: A holiday in Georgian London
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary reveals stories of ghosts and iconic landmarks in 1814 London
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Stitches in time: Remaking a 1577 Bible cover
Recreating the embroidery on a 1577 Bible cover that could have been done by Queen Elizabeth I herself?
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The car of Nadar's balloon at the Crystal Palace (cutting)
Illustrated London News
1863-02-12
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A prospect of London and Westminster taken at several stations to the southward thereof (map)
Morgan, William
1681-1682