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Latest events and more at The London Archives
Latest events and more at The London Archives
Exhibition
'America and London' display
From 2 May until 29 October at Guildhall
2 May 2026 - 29 Oct 2026 | FreeIn this free display at the City of London Heritage Gallery at Guildhall Yard - we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate some of the links between America and London. Please note this is not at The London Archives.
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A visit to conservation - September
Tour
17 Sept 2026 | £5Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our conservation studio in September, and see some of the fascinating work that takes place
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The Defence of London and the Defeat of the Zeppelins, September 1916
Talk
24 Sept 2026 | £5This talk takes place on the 110th anniversary of the downing of two Zeppelin raiders intent on hitting London. September 1916 was a turning point in the air campaign of the First World War, as new technology meant the raiders were now vulnerable to intercepting fighters. Join expert Ian Castle to hear how this was achieved and what it meant for the wider war.
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Tracing Elizabeth: Crime, Gender, and Justice in 19th-Century England
Talk
28 Sept 2026 | £5Using microhistory, this talk traces the life of Elizabeth Curdew, a 19th century repeat offender, and her encounters with crime and punishment. It examines the social and legal forces that shaped her choices. Participants piece together her story, consider possible outcomes, and reflect on how Victorian society treated women within the criminal justice system.
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