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Remembering Eric Huntley
1929 – 2026

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Moll Cutpurse
London pickpocket and fence
Mary Frith (1584-1659), also known as Moll Cutpurse, is an early example of a celebrity villain. Intriguingly, it wasn’t her crimes alone that scandalised London, but her form of dress and habits – namely, that she dressed as a man. Find out more in this article.
Book Group
'The Fountain in the Forest' by Tony White
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Find out about The London Archives' book group in April 2026 where we discussed 'The Fountain in the Forest' by Tony White.
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The Great Exhibition
175th anniversary
The Great Exhibition of 1851 was the first industrial exhibition of its kind and 2026 marks its 175th anniversary. Here we take a closer look at sources held at TLA to research this subject further and the legacy of the exhibition.
Book Group
'A Stranger City' by Linda Grant
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Find out about The London Archives' book group in March 2026 where we discussed 'A Stranger City' by Linda Grant.
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Curating ‘Londoners on Trial’
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Howard Doble, one of the curators of 'Londoners on Trial', explores the themes of the exhibition and how decisions were made about the inclusion of the content.

Londoners on Trial

Current Exhibition