The London Archives Blog
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Read the latest news from the archives
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The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Londoners on Trial
To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, we remember the events leading to the conviction of Oscar Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895 which feature in the upcoming ‘Londoners on Trial’ exhibition opening at The London Archives on 9 March 2026.
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Remembering Eric Huntley
1929 – 2026
This year's Huntley Conference is particularly poignant as we commemorate the life of Eric Huntley (1929 – 2026)
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'On the Greenwich Line' by Shady Lewis
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Find out about The London Archives' book group in January 2026 where we discussed 'On the Greenwich Line' by Shady Lewis.
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The Probate Inventories of the Court of Orphans
Uncover the lives of early modern Londoners
Probate inventories of the Court of Orphans can uncover fascinating detail about lives of Londoners in early modern London, their business ventures, and the ways that women were involved in London’s urban economy
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