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 & 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
