6 Forgotten Women Who Helped End Slavery
The anti-slavery movement grew from the 1790s onwards and attracted thousands of women.
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6 Places that Inspired Alice in Wonderland
Published in 1856, the surreal world of Wonderland has captured imagination everywhere.
10 of the Best Gin Palaces
Our relationship with gin goes back to the 17th century, and much as the drink has evolved, so have the places associated with it.
The Survey of London: the Battersea Volumes
Colin Thom is a Senior Historian with the prestigious Survey of London – the nearest thing we have to an ‘official’Continue Reading
Bring Your Home’s History to Life
From the research she was able to carry out locally and online, Kate Bevan paints a fascinating story of her home,Continue Reading
Finding your home’s history: Part II
Last month’s Finding Your Home’s History proved to be very popular among our readers. So much so that our Cataloguing Team LeaderContinue Reading