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Hidden London

Cats in the collection: a feline history of London

From mangy mousers to pampered pets, how have cats lived in London through the centuries?

City Now City Future

Made in London: city crafts past and future

How makers have shaped the city and are now threatened with extinction.

City Now City Future

The London initiatives: 25 ways to fix the city

Meet 25 projects working to improve London, from food recycling to bat-friendly streetlights.

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Gladiator games at the Guildhall

Recreating the glamour and gore of Roman gladiators where Londinium's arena once stood.

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Archaeology at the Museum of London

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Archaeology at the Museum of London

Uncover the past through excavations from across London. Find out about the Museum of London's extensive archaeological collections, held at the Archaeological Archive and the Centre for Human Bioarchaeology.

Museum of London Archaeological Archive

Museum of London Archaeological Archive

The world's largest archaeological archive holds artefacts deposited from every excavation in the greater London area. It is held at Mortimer Wheeler House, Hackney. Search the Archive's collection and records, and view our resources for archaeological depositors.

Centre for Human Bioarchaeology

Centre for Human Bioarchaeology

Established in 2003 to curate and research collections of human remains, the Centre holds skeletal samples from thousands of years of London history. Read about the Centre, and download the research on its collection.