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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
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
Collections
Collections
Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs
A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings
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
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Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (book)
Dickens, Charles, Cruikshank, George, Grimaldi, Joseph
1883
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The entertainment of His most excellent Majestie Charles II, in his passage through the city of London to his coronation (book)
Hollar, Wenceslaus
1662
