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Housing London: London County Council Collections

About the ‘Housing London’ collection ‘Housing London’ is a curated collection of photographs of...

Collection

Feminist History in the East End - a walk

Historical walking route through the East End of London showcasing its feminist history as writte...

Walter Charles Hohnrodt, First World War conscientious objector, 20 Wightman Road, Hornsey, Haringey

He was aged 18, unmarried, of German descent, a Veterinary Research Assistant at the Royal Veteri...

Collection

Greek and Greek Cypriot Gastronomy in London

Joe Strummer Subway

This is the subway where Joe Strummer, before he found fame with The Clash, used to busk. Strumme...

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