Overview

Explore the history of law and order in London - visit our new exhibition from 9 March 2026 to 25 February 2027.

In this free exhibition at The London Archives you can explore the history of law and order in London, uncovering the stories of London’s criminals, victims and law enforcers from the medieval period to modern times.

Drawing on our extensive archives, it examines how the growing city was governed and Londoners’ enduring fascination with true crime.

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

Details can access on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/londoners-on-trial-crime-courts-and-the-public-1244-1924-exhibition-tickets-1975609016751?aff=TWeb