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The Ephemera Society Winter Fair 2024Sunday 15 December
A window into the past for both the curious and the collector find rare, unusual and historic paper items, priced from £2 to over £1000. A huge range of printed ephemera will be on display. The fairs will be on for one day only so make a note in your diary now, we look forward to seeing you there! Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury For more details call John Robertson, Fairs Secretary on 07858 980 455 or by email:
Whittington: The Man, The Myth, and the CatUntil 30 April 2025Dick Whittington (c. 1354–1423) is one of London's most famous historical figures, though much of his life is shrouded in legend. He was a wealthy merchant and politician who became Lord Mayor of London three times. Born into a prosperous family in Gloucestershire, Whittington moved to London in his youth, where he built his fortune through the cloth trade and other business ventures. The story often includes the famous tale of his cat, which is said to have helped him make his fortune by chasing away rats in far-off lands. While the story of the cat is likely a later addition, Whittington's real-life achievements were significant. 
As a philanthropist, he contributed generously to London’s civic projects, funding improvements such as drainage systems, hospitals, and public buildings. His legacy also includes the rebuilding of Guildhall, which remains central to the City of London today. Whittington was renowned for his integrity and his deep concern for the welfare of the city’s poor. His story has endured in popular culture, largely due to the pantomimes and retellings that emphasise his rise from rags to riches. This exhibition features chapbooks, children’s books, printed ephemera, works relating to pantomimes and of course cats. The exhibiton is open Monday-Thursday 10-4pm.
Archives on Show: Ephemera13 December 2024Archives on Show events are a chance to show the sheer range of material held at The London Archives. In these sessions material will be on display for you to browse at your own pace, where staff will be on hand to answer questions. Whether you are new to archives and curious to see what is held, or you are an experienced researcher that wants to learn more these relaxed events offer a chance for you to explore the collections by theme and format. The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day.
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RHS Carte de Visite CollectionFree Online ArchiveThe photos in the RHS carte de visite collection mostly depict 19th century nurserymen, flower growers, professional gardeners, botanists, and entomologists, many of whom are depicted nowhere else in the historical record. The collection features some familiar (and less horticultural) faces, too, including Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray. Can you help in identifying the handful of unnamed portraits among them?
The Workers UnitedOnline ExhibitionThis exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress through exploring the extraordinary holdings of the TUC Library Collections – a centre for the study of trade unions and working life from the 19th century to the current day and now part of the Special Collections at London Metropolitan University. The exhibition uses the Library’s printed, manuscript and visual resources to explore the work and policies of the TUC since its foundation in 1868.
Mapping the Tube: 1863-2023Until 30 November 2024
This new exhibition presented by The Map House explores the evolution of London’s Tube system and the iconic London Underground map over 160 years. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see and purchase hand-drawn and annotated manuscripts by Harry Beck on the 50th anniversary of his death. Beck's 1933 pocket map influenced the design of transport maps worldwide, and is an instantly recognisable design icon. The exhibition will include the most significant collection of Beck manuscripts ever offered for sale, some gifted by Beck to his friend and biographer Ken Garland. Highlights include: a one-of-a-kind draft copy of Harry Beck’s first Underground map, annotated by Beck and his predecessor Fred Stingemore. The exhibition is free and will be open to the public during The Map House's regular opening hours.
Dressed to DeliverUntil February 2025From smartly dressed Victorians and their buffed buttons to modern posties and their all-weather active wear this exhibition takes a closer look at postal uniforms. Discover the battles won for uniform equality and the right to express identity, from the first female posties in trousers to important changes reflecting the cultural diversity of the UK’s postal workforce.
AdwomenUntil 28 April 2025
A new exhibition exploring 100 years of women in advertising. The Museum of Brands and the History of Advertising Trust are bringing together the world's biggest archive of brand communication and the phenomenal collection of Robert Opie. AdWomen explores how advertising has both influenced and reflected women's societal and domestic roles over the past 100 years. Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed ‘Mad Women’ documentary, first aired on Channel 4 in May 2023, AdWomen celebrates the pioneering women who created groundbreaking TV ads that transformed the industry. This exhibition features iconic adverts from the 1920s to the present day, focusing on both women's roles in the creation of adverts, and on their portrayal within them: highlighting what has changed, what remains the same, and how brands can better represent women in the future.
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