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Women and Art in London
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Latest news from the archives

Book Group
'The Lowlife' by Alexander Baron
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Find out about The London Archives' book group in October 2025 where we discussed 'The Lowlife' by Alexander Baron.
Exhibition
Illustrating the 'London in the Second World War' exhibition
Isabella Lazeris
Artist Isabella Lazeris worked with our 'London in the Second World War' exhibition and provided an illustrative interpretation for a contemporary audience.
Book Group
'Shrines of Gaiety' by Kate Atkinson
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Find out about The London Archives' book group in September 2025 where we discussed 'Shrines of Gaiety' by Kate Atkinson.
Book Group
'The 392' by Ashley Hickson-Lovence
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Find out about The London Archives' book group in August 2025 where we discussed 'The 392' by Ashley Hickson-Lovence.
Long read
Henry V
Propaganda at the Cinema
Highlighting some research in connection with our London in the Second World War Exhibition - this article investigates a surprising connection between the 1944 film ‘Henry V’ and the London County Council.

London in the Second World War

Exhibition