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- Our London Wall museum is now closed to visitors, but is still available for venue hire and private events.
  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!
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Fashion

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.

Fashion

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.

Behind the Scenes

Why are you touching that object without gloves?

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

Hidden London

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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