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We’re building a new museum for London. In the meantime, visit us at Docklands 💙

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“Conforming to society can be an expectation for many of us”. British-Nigerian mixed media artist, Caroline Chinakwe, shares her artistic process on exploring what is means to be Black in Britain today. Now on display at London Museum Docklands ♥️

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Our new Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester visiting our Smithfield site this week 🏛️ Work continues apace on our new home in London’s Smithfield markets, where we're looking forward to opening the doors to the public in 2026. Photo credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments

Our new Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester visiting our Smithfield site this week 🏛️

Work continues apace on our new home in London’s Smithfield markets, where we're looking forward to opening the doors to the public in 2026. 

Photo credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments
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Culture is the DNA of our city. I’m proud that we’re such an integral part of the creation of the new London Museum at Smithfield. It’s one of the biggest cultural projects in Europe and will be a brilliant addition to London’s world-leading cultural sector.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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7 September, 1940. The view along the River Thames in London, towards smoke rising from the London docks after an air raid. #OnThisDay 📷 ©️ Alamy

7 September, 1940. 

The view along the River Thames in London, towards smoke rising from the London docks after an air raid.

#OnThisDay 
📷 ©️ Alamy
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Feeling Autumnal 🍂 View of Blackheath Hill featuring a dramatic sky rendered in the tradition of the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. 🎨 John Bratby, 1953 #PaintingLondon

Feeling Autumnal 🍂 

View of Blackheath Hill featuring a dramatic sky rendered in the tradition of the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. 

🎨 John Bratby, 1953

#PaintingLondon
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Who's up for a Monday mystery? 🤔 This striped wooden object was made some time between 1895 and 1914, and measures just 7cm high. Let us know your guesses - we'll be back with the answer tomorrow!

Who's up for a Monday mystery? 🤔 

This striped wooden object was made some time between 1895 and 1914, and measures just 7cm high.

Let us know your guesses - we'll be back with the answer tomorrow!
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Well done to everyone who guessed correctly! It is indeed a spinning top. This particular toy was purchased for one penny (1d) from a London street trader.