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Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

Tower Hamlets Cemetery

Known locally as Bow Cemetery and the last of London’s Magnificent Seven cemeteries to be built

From our experts
From our experts

Objects of love and loss: Mourning jewellery

How do mourning objects change over time? And what can they tell us about changing beliefs and practices?

Crime & Legislation
Crime & Legislation

Mapping London’s execution landscape

In central London, you’re never further than 5km from a known site of execution

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Saxon & Medieval
Saxon & Medieval

Coffin lid (grave slab)

Early Medieval; late 13th century

Saxon & Medieval
Saxon & Medieval

Crown (pilgrim badge)

Late Medieval; 14th-15th century

Saxon & Medieval
Saxon & Medieval

Archer; Huntsman (secular badge)

Late Medieval; late 14th century