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Local History

Aldgate library, in the Calcutta House building,  is based in an area of London steeped in social and political history, and has inspired artists, writers and photographers for centuries. Currently on at Gallery 46 in Whitechapel is a photographic exhibition … Continue reading

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Maps Online David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

David Rumsey Map Collection free online database and blog at Stanford University The historical map collection has over 67,000 maps and images online. The collection includes rare 16th through 21st century maps of America, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Pacific and the World. Popular collection categories are celestial, antique … Continue reading

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Survey of London Blog

  Survey of London The Survey of London provides essential reading for anyone wishing to find out about the capital’s built environment. The Survey of London has explored London districts in its 120-year history, from Soho, Mayfair and Covent Garden … Continue reading

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Early photography book display

A selection of books from Commercial Road library exploring early photography techniques and photographers is currently on display in the cabinets outside Commercial Road Library. Inspired by various exhibitions on early photography, or using early photography techniques, current, recent and … Continue reading

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London Met Connect Week 20th – 24th October

  London Met Connect Week Venue: London Metropolitan University, Holloway Campus Address:  166-220 Holloway Rd, N7 8DB Dates: 20 – 24 October London London Metropolitan University Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities present a week of free exhibitions, performances, lectures and conversations aimed at building closer … Continue reading

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Lord Mayor’s Show 9th November

On Parade The CASS & School of Business & Law   join together to create a float for the Lord Mayor’s Show DATE:  Saturday 09 November 2013 TIME: 11:00am-2:30pm 5pm Fireworks at Victoria Embankment LOCATION: Mansion House to the Royal Courts … Continue reading

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