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  The new museum coming in 2026 will be situated at the heart of the capital’s historic Smithfield area next to Farringdon.
  
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East London and the popularity of gospel choirs

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.

Behind the Scenes

Rare books: What makes them special and how to care for them

What makes a book rare? Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts.

Fashion

Music icons, Soho fashion streets & the Swinging 60s

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.

Londoners

Disability: A child’s perspective from 1950s’ London

These photos of disabled children in specialist schools in 1950s’ London attempt to fill a crucial gap in documenting our history.
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Ganymede & Jack Catch | London's Queer Objects

In one of the cabinets in the Expanding City gallery at the Museum of London you'll find a small, rather peculiar sketch, called Ganymede & Jack Catch. Curious as to why this sketch is kept here and the story it tells? Watch episode three to find out.

Check out more videos from our London's Queer Objects content series here

Just a quick reminder that our sites are still closed and these videos were filmed before lockdown. That means unfortunately when Andrew says that you can sign up for one of our Queer City Gallery tours in the museum, this is not currently possible, but we'll be sure to update you as soon as we know when the museum is reopening and bookings can be made again! Keep an eye on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news.

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Satan's Claws: pointy shoes and sodomy in medieval London

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Hidden Pride: London's LGBT history

Looking through our collection for signs of the long struggle for gay rights.