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The first detailed local maps of London’s East End were produced by Joel Gascoyne between 1702 and 1704. We hold Gascoyne’s original manuscript map for Bethnal Green, which is the oldest map in our collection.
The first detailed local maps of London’s East End were produced by Joel Gascoyne between 1702 and 1704. We hold Gascoyne’s original manuscript map for Bethnal Green, which is the oldest map in our collection.
Case and account book of Millicent Francis, midwife
Case and account book of Millicent Francis, midwife
SMUT underwear
SMUT underwear
220 George Street
220 George Street
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