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Why fashion manufacturing moved away from London?

From the 1940s onwards, many London-based fashion makers struggled to retain their base in the capital. Here’s why.

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How Moss Bros transformed with London’s fashion industry

Moss Bros, one of the longest-surviving Jewish-founded firms in London fashion, has achieved longevity by embracing change. Here’s how.

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Why are you touching that object without gloves?

All you need to know about glove-wearing while handling objects at the Museum of London.

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Youth: a rare, experimental Festival of Britain sculpture by Daphne Henrion

What makes this rare sculpture by artist Daphne Hardy Henrion that has survived from the 1951 Festival of Britain special?
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