London Places
Take a trip to London places past and present in these objects, stories and blogs.
Blogs-And-Stories
Foreshore finds from mudlarking on the Thames
A volunteer traces the history of some fascinating 18th-century objects rescued by mudlarks on the shores of the River Thames
Bartering at Billingsgate Fish Market
Art for memories: Ahead of their move to Dagenham, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell
Quiz: How well do you know London’s docks?
How much do you know about Docklands history? Play our quiz to find out!
5 things about Smithfield Market you might not know
What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?
Horsemonger Lane Jail
Where rooftop executions became a violent Southwark spectacle
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
London Stone in seven strange myths
We examine the myths surrounding London Stone and the colourful cast of characters who created them
Recording London's soundscapes, past & present
Listen to early London soundscapes from 1928 made by the Daily Mail, and to the silence of 2020 lockdown
Selfridges: The store that shook up London shopping
With its bold advertising and top customer service, Selfridges brought American glamour to the capital
How 3 women artists captured London’s landscape
How three contemporary artists have employed unconventional techniques to capture London
From fish market to red carpet: London's changing docks
London’s Docklands have gone through huge change in the last 70 years
Hidden gems of London Docklands archives
From clandestine wine tastings to a female police force, what went on at London’s Docklands
Who was Admiral Nelson?
Nelson's naval victories gave him national hero status and a permanent place in Trafalgar Square
The religious history of Smithfield
Smithfield boasts of a rich monastic history dating back over a millennium
