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Transporting London: London County Council Collections

The photographs in this collection show the myriad of ways in which the London County Council (LC...

The Dark Green Line: from Old Street Station to Moorfields Eye Hospital

Londoners exiting Old Street tube station seeking Moorfields Eye Hospital will find subtle guidan...

Collection

Coffee Shops of Georgian London

Coffee shops were a vital part of London's culture in the Georgian Era. They were a place for men...

Collection

Punk London

Collection of famous punk landmarks and locations in London, telling the story of a generation th...

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