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09.03.2026 – 25.02.2027

Exhibition – Londoners on Trial: Crime, Courts and the Public 1244-1924

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In this free exhibition at The London Archives, explore the history of law and order in London

From the medieval period to modern times, London’s history has been filled with the stories of criminals, victims and law enforcers. In this exhibition at The London Archives, you will examine how the growing city was governed, and Londoners’ enduring fascination with true crime.

Discover how historical records can illuminate lives, homes and the streets of London’s past – and review cases involving figures such as Moll Cutpurse, Dick Turpin, Jack Sheppard, Oscar Wilde, and Sylvia Pankhurst.

Visit during The London Archives regular opening times:

  • Monday 10am to 4.30pm
  • Tuesday 10am to 6pm
  • Wednesday 10am to 7pm
  • Thursday 10am to 4.30pm
  • and one Saturday per month
  • (Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays)

Ticket: free entry to visit the exhibition

Tours: paid curator-led tours of the exhibition run on selected dates. Get your ticket today.

The London Archives is located in Clerkenwell (between Farringdon and Angel), just outside the boundary of The City of London.

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