Trades & Workers
Sharpen your understanding of London’s factories, warehouses, docks, markets and shops with our related objects, stories and blogs.
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Science & Technology
Science & Technology
How the telegraph took off in Victorian London
This invention marked the beginning of instant messaging – and standardised time
Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style
Anna Maria Garthwaite: Spitalfields silk designer
Her naturalistic floral designs were the height of silk fashion in the mid-1700s
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Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval
Circular pair-cased verge watch (watch)
Le Maire, Pierre
C.1700; 17th century; 18th century
Photography
Photography
Miscellaneous Views: Gallion's Reach, seen from the entrance to the Royal Albert Dock , on 31st May, 1931. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1931
