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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ethel Smyth | London's Queer Objects

You might already be familiar with Ethel Smyth's legacy as the composer of the well-known song 'The March of the Women', which was frequently heard throughout the Votes for Women's campaign. However, there is so much more to the life and story of this pioneering, passionate and bold suffragette. Watch episode four to find out more.

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

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Excerpt from a political poster showing force-feeding of Suffragette prisoners.

Six things you need to know about Suffragette hunger strikes

Discover six key facts about the Suffragette hunger strikes, including why they went on hunger strike, why they were force fed, and Emmeline Pankhurst's role.

NAPE women's drama groups and Suffragette leaflet.

The fight for women's suffrage, then and now

How are the tactics of the Suffragettes used to fight for women's rights today? We teamed up with charity Womankind Worldwide to mark International Women's Day.

Small shot of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern print.

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern: charting an iconic LGBTQ venue

A two-metre wide hand-drawn map shows the queer history of South London.

Roman Emperor Hadrian and his lover Antinous.

Were the Romans gay? LGBTQ Londinium

Recent Roman scholarship reveals same-sex love in Roman London.