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Information Board in London.
This information board exists around St. Paul's Cathedral. It discusses how Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul's, wanted to feature a pineapple in the Cathedral because it is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and hospitality. It states that there are two golden pineapples on top of two of the western towers. -
Inside Martha Steins German cookbook.
This image is from the inside of Martha Steins German cookbook. Martha's cookbook was well-loved, with notes in the margin, and recipe clippings from magazines or other cookbooks folded within. -
Interfaith Service Photo for World AIDS Day from The Montgomery Advertiser
A clipping of a digital newspaper scan with an image of a nun (Sister Florence Chukwu) and another attendee (Clementina Reynolds) at a World AIDS Day interfaith Christian service on December 1, 1999 in Montgomery, Alabama at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. -
Internal Sections of Nos 1 and 9 Warehouses of Museum of London, Docklands
This helps us to examine what the building looked like before renovation when the Museum of London, Docklands was still a sugar mill in 1827.
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Katherine Howard's letter to Thomas Culpeper
This is the only surviving letter written by Katherine Howard. It is addressed to Thomas Culpeper, whom she was accused of having an affair with. The letter can be interpreted in many different ways, from evidence of the affair to the possibility of Katherine being blackmailed. -
King John Magna Carta of 1215
There are many different versions of the Magna Carta. This is version is the first ever version, signed by King John in Runnymede in 1215. William Marshal had significant influence in the signing of this version. -
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Legal document on the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral.
After the Great Fire of 1666, St Paul's Cathedral needed to be rebuilt after being destroyed. This document marks the beginning of the rebuilding with the laying of the foundation. The document is signed by many notable people of the time, including Sir Christopher Wren who was tasked with the rebuilding of 51 city churches after the Great Fire. -
Letter from National Cyclists' Union with Shoreland's Record
One of the sources on this document is a letter from the National Cyclists' Union addressed to Frank Shorland to recognize him for his 24 hour safety bicycle record. -
London Fire Monument.
To memorialize the Great London Fire of 1666, Sir Christopher Wren helped Robert Hooke build this monument near the London Bridge.