Blogs-And-Stories

From our experts
From our experts

Librarian’s pick: Queer history books to read

Four books on LGBTQ+ history from the museum’s library that you should read, if you haven’t already

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?

From our experts
From our experts

Mapping the legacy of slavery in London’s Docklands

Traces of the transatlantic slave trade continue to exist in the Docklands landscape

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

From our experts
From our experts

William Sessarakoo: the Royal African

One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society

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Collections

Rare books from London Museum's Library

Our Librarian shares a few of his favourite volumes and the stories these have to tell.

War & Weapons
War & Weapons

Mary Seacole: Doctress of the Crimean War

The determined businesswoman and caregiver who looked after troops at war

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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Inside 'The Vegetable Kingdom': From India to London

Una Maw's Vegetable Kingdom dolls: Blending Indian fabrics and British wit

Behind the scenes
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

Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London

A 1666 report shows the fire made international news