Catching up: London in May

On my way to New York I spent a day in London. It had been eight years since my last visit there. I decided to go to The Museum of London, which I had never visited previously. It was a fabulous museum. I took A LOT of photos at said museum, here are only a few of the highlights:

Bone items: a spindle-whorl, a shuttle and a pin from Anglo-Saxon London

A skull and some charred bits & bobs (coins, grain & pottery) from when Boudicca sacked London!!

A toy knight, circa 1300. Who knew they had toy soldiers even back then?!

Leather bottles and other such things, Medieval. 

Hairnet and wire for head-gear, 15th Century

Jumping forward several hundred years - a lovely 20's gown.

1910's gown.

This and the following picture are lovely paintings of London.

A dress made for Elizabeth II coronation.

Detail, as well as a toy set sold at the occasion as well.

A 1960's Beatles dress!

I came across this just down the road from the museum.

Lovely St Paul's cathedral, also very close to the museum.