London today (2000+)
Explore objects, stories and blogs from the millennium to the present day.
Blogs-And-Stories
Grime music: From the corner to the mainstream
Grime is a Black-British music genre that gives the youth a sense of belonging and a global audience
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
The Backstreet: London’s iconic men-only leather bar
For 37 years, The Backstreet was an iconic part of London’s leather and gay bar scene
Ramadan in London: In search of ingredients from home
Ramadan intensifies the longing for familiar home-cooked meals for many migrant Muslims in London
Slavery legacies: Removing controversial statues in London
The removal of Robert Milligan’s statue in 2020 was part of a wider movement around the legacy of slavery
Brixton 1981 to BLM: Reflections on Black uprisings
The changing nature of uprisings in Brixton, from 1981 to 2020
Mudlarks: Rescuing relics from the River Thames
From prehistoric blades to sacred relics, historical artefacts found on the shores of the Thames
‘We Are What We Eat’: An exploration of food in prison
Members of the Prison Art Group at HMP Pentonville present an honest account of prison food and call for change
Bartering at Billingsgate Fish Market
Art for memories: Ahead of their move to Dagenham, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell
5 things about Smithfield Market you might not know
What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?
Medieval pilgrim shell tokens and St James’ Way
Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure
The Metropolitan Police: From 1829 to today
Two hundred years of policing London
Seeking refuge in London
Our collection highlights powerful stories of refugees seeking sanctuary in London while facing challenges
10 records that tell the story of Dub London
These 10 records reflect the strong crossovers between dub and London as a centre of music production
Who are the pearly kings and queens?
Since the late 1800s, pearlies have donned their button-covered regalia to raise money for charity
Christmas morning on the streets of London
On the one day of the year that the museum is closed, follow a tranquil path through the city's streets.
Photographs of Stratford before the 2012 Olympics
The communities and industries that called the Olympic Park site their home
Memories of a demolished Hoxton estate
Capturing the Longbow House community in the midst of east London regeneration