A Brief History of the English Mosque
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture. read more
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A history of feminism through 5 finds
From Suffragette to Women’s Libber, lesbian activists to intersectional feminists, the archives at Bishopsgate Institute are full of fearless women who’ve take up the feminist cause since 1900.Read more read more
Tackling Heritage Crime
We define Heritage Crime as ‘any offence which harms the value of England’s heritage assets and their settings to this and future generations.’ Threats include metal theft, criminal damage like arson, illicit trade of cultural objects and unlawful meta… read more
A brief introduction to Thomas Coram and the Foundling Hospital
The Foundling Hospital can be seen as the birthplace of children’s social care- responsible for the health and education of the children for whom it became the parent.Read more read more
Radical Spaces: 6 buildings used by deaf and disabled people over 800 years
The Heritage Lottery Funded project History of Place explores the history of deaf and disabled people and the places associated with those lives.Read more read more