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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
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
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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
Art & Design
Art & Design
10 historical maps of London
Picking a route through the beautiful, intriguing and unusual maps in our collection
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Library
Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, Borough of Southwark (plan)
Horwood, Richard
1799
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Library
Baron St. John's Monument in Battersea Church (engraving (some colouring))
Anonymous, -
C. 1790