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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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From royal menagerie to murderous gardener: A holiday in Georgian London
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary reveals stories of ghosts and iconic landmarks in 1814 London
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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Library
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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Library
Mary Squires the Gypsy who Stript Eliz Canning at Enfield Wash. (etching)
Edgcombe, R., Worldige, Thomas
