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Judy, or the London Serio-Comic Journal’ (1st May 1867) was a satirical Victorian publication full of caricatures & cartoons poking fun at society. These show absurd scenes of stylish people struggling with the effects of a hairdressers’ strike & a daring young dandy's encounter with a cuttlefish.
How to make committee minutes look stylish - some vivid marbling details of the John Bankes Charity Committee Minutes 1962-1980 of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The combed marbling is achieved by dragging a comb through oil-based paints floating on water, onto which the paper was laid.
Today in London it's a scorching 34°C 🫠
Unfortunately, the bank holiday weekend is over and we can no longer escape to the seaside and cool off in the sea, unlike 'Mama' in the illustrations below (shelf mark: PAM 16407).
Why not escape the heat by visitor our new broadside exhibition?
Learn all about how news, gossip, law announcements, satire, and song spread across London.
But more importantly, the library has air conditioning, so you can cool off while you learn.
Crystal Palace lives rent free in our minds.
The photographs are taken from 'Crystal Palace and district' which possibly published in 1900.
The structure was built for the Great Exhibition in 1851, but moved to Sydenham Hill in 1854. Crystal Palace was later destroyed by a fire in 1936. See less
London Festival of Architecture
12th June 2026 - 1 PM - 4 PM
Our Relationship with London’s Historical Architecture.
Drop-in event
A drop-in exhibition displaying Guildhall Library's Architecture Treasures exploring London's historical heritage from Norman times to Brutalism. 🏛️
bit.ly/4drBW56
Our former Principal Librarian Peter Ross featured on Neil's excellect British Food History podcast talking about Guildhall Library's extensive food history collections.
London Festival of Architecture
12th June 2026 - 1 PM - 4 PM
Our Relationship with London’s Historical Architecture.
Drop-in event
A drop-in exhibition displaying Guildhall Library's Architecture Treasures exploring London's historical heritage from Norman times to Brutalism. 🏛️
bit.ly/4drBW56
Greenwich became a popular 18th-century resort and, with sites like Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory, remains a draw for locals and tourists. Below are illustrations from James Sansom's 1808 'Greenwich: a poem' depicting iconic views: Greenwich Park, the Royal Hospital and Lord Dacre's seat.
It's the perfect time of year to be exploring London. 'Touring London' (1930) is a 'little book of friendly guidance' for visitors keen to see the sights. It's nice to think this was carried around by the owner enjoying a day out almost 100 years ago.🚇
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New podcast episode alert!
Food History Treasures of the @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social with Peter Ross.
Today we are talking about the food history collections at the Guildhall Library.
The British Food History Podcast is available on all podcast apps.
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Podcast Episode · The British Food History Podcast · 7 June · 42min
