Politics & Society
Meet the mayors, prime ministers and Parliaments who’ve held power, and see how Londoners have lived together, with the help of our objects, stories and blogs.
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Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
Celebrated by Londoners in the streets – and on their screens
Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
The Gordon Riots: A revolution in the making
In 1780, soldiers killed hundreds of anti-Catholic, anti-authority rioters
Politics & Society
Politics & Society
Protesting Margaret Thatcher
The Iron Lady’s time as prime minister sparked resistance and protest that filled London’s streets
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Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Wood Lane Entrance, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911 (picture postcard)
Valentine and Sons Limited
1911
Photography
Photography
London University students call for the release of activist Dr Banda, Central London (negative)
Grant, Henry
1959
