Blogs-And-Stories

From our experts
From our experts

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

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

From our experts
From our experts

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

Projects
Projects

Ramadan in London: In search of ingredients from home

Ramadan intensifies the longing for familiar home-cooked meals for many migrant Muslims in London

From our experts
From our experts

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

Collections
Collections

Brixton 1981 to BLM: Reflections on Black uprisings

The changing nature of uprisings in Brixton, from 1981 to 2020

Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes

Mudlarks: Rescuing relics from the River Thames

From prehistoric blades to sacred relics, historical artefacts found on the shores of the Thames

Projects
Projects

‘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

From our experts
From our experts

Bartering at Billingsgate Fish Market

Art for memories: Ahead of their move to Dagenham, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell

Building a museum
Building a museum

5 things about Smithfield Market you might not know

What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?

Collections
Collections

Medieval pilgrim shell tokens and St James’ Way

Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure

Crime & Legislation
Crime & Legislation

The Metropolitan Police: From 1829 to today

Two hundred years of policing London

From our experts
From our experts

Seeking refuge in London

Our collection highlights powerful stories of refugees seeking sanctuary in London while facing challenges

Projects
Projects

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

Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style

Who are the pearly kings and queens?

Since the late 1800s, pearlies have donned their button-covered regalia to raise money for charity

Collections
Collections

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.

Nature & Environment
Nature & Environment

Photographs of Stratford before the 2012 Olympics

The communities and industries that called the Olympic Park site their home

Architecture & Home
Architecture & Home

Memories of a demolished Hoxton estate

Capturing the Longbow House community in the midst of east London regeneration