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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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
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Rare books: What makes them special & how to care for them
Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts
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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The declaration appointing Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector (manuscript)
Hills, Henry
1653; 17th century