The Museum of London tells the story of one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world. As the single most important source of knowledge on the nation's capital, it is uniquely both a national and local museum, holding over a million treasures in its stores. This official guide to the Museum covers all aspects of social, cultural and political life in London, from the first prehistoric settlements in the Thames Valley, through the founding of 'Londinium' by the Roman army, to the great world city that London is today. By selecting the highlights amongst its vast and diverse collections, this book celebrates the exciting development of this most loved of institutions since it opened more than 30 years ago. 125 colour illustrations