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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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Steeped in history: Tea drinking in Britain

From Chinese origins to becoming the UK’s national beverage, the history of tea is deeply entwined with colonial histories of sugar and the East India Company.

Hidden London

Medieval pilgrim shell tokens and St James’ Way

Explore London’s medieval scallop shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting enchantment across centuries.

Fashion

Queen Victoria's chatelaine bags

These chatelaine bags, presumably belonging to Queen Victoria, are testimony to Medieval practicality and the skills of Jewish silversmiths.

Behind the Scenes

Rare books: What makes them special and how to care for them

What makes a book rare? Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts.
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London's Fashion Alphabet - P

Welcome to the latest episode of London's Fashion Alphabet which is all about punk. Senior curator Beatrice Behlen shows us some rare items from Pollocks punk shop and explains how the different trends came about.

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