Religion & Beliefs
Learn how Londoners have made sense of the world through religion and spirituality by exploring related objects, stories and blogs.
Blogs-And-Stories
How a Neolithic jade axe came to Mortlake
Polished, Italian and left in the Thames
Christmas Quiz: How good is your Christmas trivia?
Take our Christmas Quiz to find out how much you know about this annual festival
Medieval pilgrim shell tokens and St James’ Way
Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure
Lockdown in Stamford Hill
Grey Hutton’s photos of a north London Haredi Jewish community
The religious history of Smithfield
Smithfield boasts of a rich monastic history dating back over a millennium
Thomas Becket: Deciphering these medieval pilgrim badges
Explore the detailing of four medieval pilgrim badges and ampullae related to St Thomas Becket
Lauderdale House: Witchcraft relics hidden in the wall
Was it a 17th-century curse or a homeowner’s protection?
Witches, medicine & magic through London’s history
In the face of widespread death and disease, early Londoners turned to the supernatural
Pointy shoes & sexuality in medieval London
How some extremely elongated footwear caused controversy in the capital
How did medieval Londoners celebrate Christmas?
Fasting, feasting and wassailers at your door
Lost rivers: The Walbrook
This small but mighty river was vital to life in the Roman and medieval city
A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London
A 1666 report shows the fire made international news
