Death & Disasters
Discover objects, stories and blogs that tell us about death and disaster through London’s history.
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Death & Disasters
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The Smithfield Poultry Market Fire of 1958
Curator Kate Sumnall dives into one of the most dramatic episodes in the rich history of Smithfield Market
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How the Great Fire of London created insurance
The Great Fire of London in 1666 had a surprising outcome: the creation of modern property insurance
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Saxon & Medieval
Saxon & Medieval
Our Lady of Eton; Our Lady of Walsingham? (pilgrim badge)
Late Medieval; late 15th century
