Locating London’s past
Locating London’s past This revamped website enables searching of digital resources relating to early modern and eighteenth-century London. The results are then mapped on to a version of John Rocque’s Survey of London, Westminster & Southwark, 1746. Datasets include:
Greater London Historic Environment Record
Greater London Historic Environment Record (GLHER)https://glher.historicengland.org.uk/Researchers will soon be able to search online a catalogue of information on archaeological sites and discoveries, historic buildings, parks and landscapes in London boroughs. They include technical information and map data. The site has sections on the Romans and other topics. A login has to be requested for access […]
Housing, London 1975-2010s
MDR Housing Struggles Archive More content is being added to at digital archive hosted on the MayDay Rooms website. The archive is divided into three collections:
E7 now and then
E7 now and then A local history website which is run by not for profit volunteers and covers Forest Gate East London past and present. It has dozens of fascinating photographs and short blogs comparing the area and its development over time. It covers businesses, housing development and leisure activities.
Secrets of the Museum
The BBC recently repeated the 2021 series of Secrets of the Museum, a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the conservators and curators at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. You can watch all 6 episode on this Box of Broadcasts playlist. There is also a playlist of the 2022 series.
TfL Corporate Archives on Google Arts and Culture
A site with solid historical content. Find time lines and details about each tube line, maps, design and even the lost property of London Underground.For a video of the launch event see: https://youtu.be/lIDO4b1xlPM Lasts 1h08. The David Wilson Library has a print Transport History Collection comprised of books on the 3rd floor, blue zone and journals […]
Wellbeing in London data
Wellbeing in London dataLondon’s first Wellbeing and Sustainability Measure has been developed by the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) City Intelligence. There are 7 domains related to good health, employment opportunities, decent housing, environmental quality, social connectedness, financial security, and accessible spaces. Within these domains are 64 indicators, covering both objective and subjective aspects of wellbeing. See […]
The Merchant of Venice 1936
A new adaptation of the Shakespeare play transported, along with a female Shylock, to London’s East End, 1936. Tensions run high as Shylock is confronted by the British Union of Fascists. The play’s website includes an extended storytelling platform and educational pack.
Colonialism and the streets of London
Vanishing Empire A tour of city of London developed by London Arts and Humanities Partnership research student Hardeep Dhindsa as part of a placement at Bishopsgate Institute which explores and traces the legacy of the British Empire and colonialism in the streets and architecture of the centre of London. Download the self guided map to learn […]
Diversity of Muslim heritage trail
A new mapping on the Layers of London site which has been curated by the Everyday Muslim Heritage and Archive Initiative It provides a key mapping of areas of London which are of significance to the history of Muslims in London. It includes biographies of key figures. Only contains 6 entries at the time of blogging.
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