Blogs-And-Stories

Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy

The murder of Thomas Becket

An event that shocked medieval Europe – and a cult that's lasted centuries

Games & Sports
Games & Sports

Fun in the frost: Outdoor ice skating in London

Londoners have skated on the city’s frozen lakes and ponds for centuries

Collections
Collections

London’s ‘tiniest’ dragon & medieval fashion laws

What does a tiny medieval dragon belt-mount say about London’s fashion, social status and laws

Lifestyle & Leisure
Lifestyle & Leisure

Collecting cash at Shakespeare’s plays

Tudor and Stuart theatres may have relied on these single-use money pots

Architecture & Home
Architecture & Home

London’s medieval buildings

Surviving landmarks from 1000 to 1500