The new museum coming in 2026 will be situated at the heart of the capital’s historic Smithfield area next to Farringdon. Until then, the fun continues at our Docklands museum!
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.
What makes a book rare? Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts.
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.
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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