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These pages contain selected material from exhibitions, talks and events that are now closed. We hope that continuing public access to this material - if only in an online form - will be an inspiration for future events, and a useful reference for the public.


Cultural Group Histories On This Site

Every month or so untoldLondon runs a feature on where to find the history of a particular faith or culture in London. We have archived these articles here.

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 painting shows scene from legend of gazi from british museum A scene from the legend of Gazi - a scroll painting from Bengal around 1800. Courtesy of the British Museum.
photo shows michalis giorghiou

Greek Cypriot History In London

Find out more about the experiences of Greek Cypriots who migrated to London before 1960 - many living through World War II and its aftermath in the capital.

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 drawing shows child learning arabic letters

Charity, Orphans & Foundlings In the Pre-Modern Islamic World

A talk at the Foundling Museum explores the laws for supporting orphans and foundlings in the Islamic world from 900 - 1800.

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 drawing shows three men in eighteenth century dress

Johnson, Boswell And The Abolition Of Slavery

A talk on the abolitionist views of writer Samuel Johnson is revealing about the campaigns for and against abolition in 18th century London.

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