History

From medieval pattern books to Punk magazines, these resources cover a fascinating range of historical, social and cultural topics.

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Timelines: Sources from History

From medieval times to the present day, explore collection items chronologically in this beautiful interactive timeline.

Focusing on the period 1858-1950, explore the rich and varied contributions South Asians have made to British life.

Explore historical sources from the campaign to abolish the slave trade.
Enter Campaign for Abolition

Find out about the rule breakers, radicals and reformers of past centuries.
Enter Dreamers and Dissenters

Listen to the moving stories of Jewish Holocaust survivors from Hitler’s reign.
Enter Voices of the Holocaust