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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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Immigration & Identity
Immigration & Identity
How Asian ayahs and amahs arrived in London
These nannies were some of the first Asian women to visit London in the 18th century
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Collections
Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs
A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Stitches in time: Remaking a 1577 Bible cover
Recreating the embroidery on a 1577 Bible cover that could have been done by Queen Elizabeth I herself?
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The New Grand Balloon which is to ascend this day . . . from Vauxhall Gardens with Ten Persons (wood engraving)
Anonymous, -
1836-09
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Mary Squires the Gypsy who Stript Eliz Canning at Enfield Wash. (etching)
Edgcombe, R., Worldige, Thomas
