Museum of London
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Discover London's history, from Roman London to the Suffragettes to Fatberg. Read stories of London and uncover hidden treasures of our collections. The Museum of London is an award-winning, charitable institution funded by a variety of organisations and individuals including the City of London Corporation and GLA.
Museum of London
2w ago
The Jubilee Singers sang for Queen Victoria in 1873, but gospel choirs became popular only in the 1960s. Now they often sing with icons like Madonna ..read more
Museum of London
2M ago
From The Beatles to The Rolling Stones, and from Carnaby Street to West End, here’s how music and fashion were intrinsically linked in 1960s’ London ..read more
Museum of London
2M ago
The success of the 1889 dockers’ and tailors’ strikes in London showed the growing influence of unions, and the power of a unified workforce ..read more
Museum of London
2M ago
These photos of disabled children in specialist schools in 1950s’ London attempt to fill a crucial gap in documenting our history ..read more
Museum of London
3M ago
Forty years after moving from central London to Canary Wharf, and with another move out of town on the cards, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell ..read more
Museum of London
4M ago
From embroidered slippers to a crocheted blanket, the museum has several examples of Queen Victoria’s handiwork ..read more
Museum of London
4M ago
This story is representative of the many British-Bangladeshis who made London their home, with beginnings in the rag trade ..read more
Museum of London
5M ago
From the 1940s onwards, many London-based fashion makers struggled to retain their base in the capital. Here’s why ..read more
Museum of London
5M ago
All you need to know about glove-wearing while handling objects at the Museum of London ..read more
Museum of London
5M ago
Moss Bros, one of the longest-surviving Jewish-founded firms in London fashion, has achieved longevity by embracing change. Here’s how ..read more