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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Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Is this burnt bible a survivor of the Great Fire of London?
Hidden away for years, we trace its journey from flames to museum shelves
Immigration & Identity
Immigration & Identity
Ignatius Sancho: Writer & early Black voter
After gaining his freedom, this 18th-century writer became one of the first Black voters in Britain
From our experts
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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Library
Library
The book of common prayer (prayer book)
Church of England, Clarendon Press, Oxford, Samuel Collingwood and Co.
1828
Library
Library
The inside of the elegant Music Room in Vaux-hall Gardens (Engraving)
Cole, Benjamin, Sayer, Robert
1752
