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The Holocaust Exhibition
Imperial War Museum London
Understanding Hinduism
Understanding Hinduism at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS)
Your Family Tree - Where to Start
Bruce Castle Museum
CHINA | CHINA: Perceptions & Reflections
UCL, Institute of Archaeology
Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917
Victoria and Albert Museum
15 years of DIVA magazine
The Women's Library
Time for a New Transatlantic Partnership?
British Library, London


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London is...

home to people of every race, faith and sexual orientation.

This site explores the histories that relate to all the people of London as they are told in museums, galleries, archives and community heritage organisations.

See LGBT section here, find out more about this site, or contact us with your comments.

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WRITE QUEER LONDON - A Writing Competition

This is your chance to re-write historical queer London and win £300. Find inspiration for your entry at our specially programmed events at the V&A and the British Museum.....

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Do Your Bit to Archive the Brixton Riots

The Museum of London calls for Londoners to record memories of the Brixton Riots and contribute objects for a new gallery. A workshop will be held in Brixton on Thursday 6 November in the afternoon and early evening.

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Old Roots - Nu Shoots At The V&A

In October 2007, the V&A in collaboration with East Potential and the Museum of London launched an innovative series of workshops for young people exploring photo documentary, curation and film-making.

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Assembling The Jigsaw Puzzle Of History At The Museum Of Croydon

Black and white, straight and gay, ancient and modern: how do stories from the history of Croydon fit together? Learn about Croydon's collections with this new website.

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Adventures of the Woman in Black: Works by Hamra Abbas

This new show at Green Cardamom Gallery includes a new vision of the female super-hero.


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