London was the largest city in the world in the middle of the 18th century when the British Museum was founded. The city of London had many contrasts of innovation and tradition. There was a large disparity in wealth and poverty of its citizens. Crime was endemic in certain parts of the city. The wealthy rarely saw how the poor lived in terrible conditions.
In 1753 the British Museum was founded. This book is the catalogue of a special exhibition celebrating the museum’s anniversary.
London 1753 is a remarkable record of a remarkable city at the height its of power and influence.