Tag Archives: Museum of London

Saxon graveyard found on Brick by Brick site in Coulsdon

Posted on September 21, 2022 by insidecroydon

The lengthy delays over the development of 157 flats on the Lion Green Road car park in Coulsdon may now be over, as an important archaeological dig has been completed after finding 18 graves on the site. All are believed … Continue reading →

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Londoners’ Twitter sarcasm quickly becomes a museum piece

Posted on February 1, 2021 by insidecroydon

Social media may in essence be ephemeral, but curators at the Museum of London appear determined to use people’s throwaway one-liners and lockdown tweets to provide a historical context for the coronavirus pandemic. The Museum has pulled together 13 tweets … Continue reading →

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Museum takes dub-step to celebrate London’s reggae roots

Posted on August 26, 2020 by insidecroydon

The Museum of London has announced that a display – Dub London: Bassline of a City –  which was delayed due to covid-19, will now open on October 2. The free display will celebrate dub reggae music and culture in … Continue reading →

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