Rights & Activism
Explore objects, stories and blogs linked to London’s history as a place of protest, and its many communities’ struggles for their rights.
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The Backstreet: London’s iconic men-only leather bar
For 37 years, The Backstreet was an iconic part of London’s leather and gay bar scene
Rights & Activism
Rights & Activism
How the Peasants’ Revolt rocked medieval London
In the summer of 1381, a popular rebellion led by Wat Tyler threatened to topple the ruling elite
Rights & Activism
Rights & Activism
Ottobah Cugoano: A powerful critic of slavery
Cugoano shared his own experience of enslavement to try and end it for good
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Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
The Woman's Press shop, 156 Charing Cross Road (photographic postcard)
Searjeant, H.
C. 1911
Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera
Police raid on WSPU headquarters, Lincoln's Inn House (photographic print)
1914-05-28