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Decoding ‘special’ Roman & Medieval coins

Did you know that the unusual designs on commemorative coins have a fascinating history that goes back at least 2,000 years?

Londoners

Critiqued, arrested, knighted: Knowing Dame Ethel Smyth

Composer, Suffragette, Activist. Suffragette-composer Dame Ethel Smyth is a top contender for the museum’s “most interesting dinner party guest”.

Look of London

The mystery of the female Beefeater dress

Can you help us find the woman who wore the mysterious Beefeater dress by designer Colin Wild?

Look of London

Faking it! (with style)

Fakes and clever imitations have played an important role in London’s fashion history.
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All things festive at the Museum of London

A Victorian Christmas, fun family activities and much more. We have a lot to offer this Christmas!

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With everything from our digital Family Missions to online articles all about Yuletide, we're sure you'll find something you'll love!

Family Missions: A Victorian Christmas

Travel back in time to Victorian London for a festive mission!
Complete fun & festive challenges - and dance your way through these stories - in this trail for all the family to enjoy at home.
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Winter celebrations activity sheets

Take a closer look at some special winter celebrations with our family activity sheets.
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Family fun at home

From our video series Rhymes in Time exploring the meaning of classic nursery rhymes, to craft activities and games, take a look at our family resources to have a fun-filled Christmas.
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Christmas Shop

Explore our wide range of gifts and decorations, from London-centric gifts to sparkly baubles!
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Gift Membership

Share your love of London and support the museum by giving a gift membership this Christmas.
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Discover more about Christmas...

Delve into our collection thanks to our festive Discover articles.

Medieval manuscript in the British Library collection

How did medieval Londoners celebrate Christmas?

From fasting at advent to electing boy bishops, the weird and wonderful ways the medievals marked Christmas.

Albion gingerbread biscuits.

Yule Dolls and Fiery Ginger Biscuits: medieval festive sweets

What did Londoners eat at Christmas time in medieval and Tudor times?

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Angel Christmas tree decorations.

9 historical Christmas treats

Discover how Londoners created the Christmas traditions we enjoy today.

Plucked Christmas fowl outside a Sainsbury's, 1902-25.

Making a list: Christmas dinner 100 years ago

What would your Christmas shopping have cost you 100 years ago? Use our special Christmas calculator to find out.