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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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Art & Design
Art & Design
Gustave Doré’s London pilgrimage
The artist’s gloomy illustrations recall his 19th-century trips through the poverty-stricken city
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Noble squares & charming cheesecake: A Regency tourist's London diary
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary gives a peek into her whirlwind 20-day London adventure
Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London
A 1666 report shows the fire made international news
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Sir Cristopher Wren's plan for rebuilding the City of London after the dreadfull conflagration in 1666 (map)
Chamberlain's History of London
1666