Saxon & Medieval
The Saxon collections are strong in weapons, while our medieval collections are one of the most celebrated because of their breadth, depth and quality
Blogs-And-Stories
The murder of Thomas Becket
An event that shocked medieval Europe – and a cult that's lasted centuries
Fun in the frost: Outdoor ice skating in London
Londoners have skated on the city’s frozen lakes and ponds for centuries
London’s ‘tiniest’ dragon & medieval fashion laws
What does a tiny medieval dragon belt-mount say about London’s fashion, social status and laws
Collecting cash at Shakespeare’s plays
Tudor and Stuart theatres may have relied on these single-use money pots
How the Peasants’ Revolt rocked medieval London
In the summer of 1381, a popular rebellion led by Wat Tyler threatened to topple the ruling elite
Lundenwic: The other medieval London
When Roman London was abandoned, a new settlement sprang up beyond the walls
What was the Cheapside Cross?
A monument to a queen – and a point of religious conflict
Vikings in London
Two centuries of Viking raids and conquest left London a radically changed place
