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Strangest enquiry this week did George Wilson, the Blackheath Pedestrian, donate his toenails to the Museum in 1815? Here’s an image of him from the collection, but I can’t find any reference to his toenails...thankfully!

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2019-05-10

There are a couple of new collections that have been added to our website, including this lovely 'The Fiddler and the Crocodile' (Butler (Joan) Collection, Butler 050 GOO). & take a look here: https://t.co/43rjpLHcFK

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2019-02-19

Here’s a look at the intriguing history of the first building to house the British Museum’s collection – Montagu House https://t.co/zgWqye3Q33

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2017-11-25

Today we're celebrating with Valentine's cards, love letters and wedding photos from our collections

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2017-11-24