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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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Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs
A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings
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How to ‘judge’ a book owner by their bookplate
We don’t really judge, but we can definitely get to know a lot about a book’s owner by their customised bookplate
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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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The Dancing Ballad - singer with his sprig of Shillelah, and Shamrock so green (etching)
Smith, John Thomas
1815-1820
