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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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Behind the scenes
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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From our experts
William Sessarakoo: the Royal African
One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society
Rights & Activism
Rights & Activism
Ottobah Cugoano: A powerful critic of slavery
Cugoano shared his own experience of enslavement to try and end it for good
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Tallis's London street views : No. 29. Red Lion Street, High Holborn (map)
Tallis, John
1838-1840
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A View of the Villa, Garden, Ground and Meadow Land at Battersea Rise, Surry (engraving)
Rawle, Samuel, Asperne, James
1803
