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Religious Group: Islam

Wallace Collection, London

In the south of India in the 18th century lived the infamous warrior-king Tipu Sultan. He was known as 'The Tiger of Mysore'and the blade of his sword is decorated with Tipu's personal emblem, a beautiful and intricate gold tiger.
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Wallace Collection - collection overview

Wallace Collection, London

The Wallace Collection contains paintings, armour, works of art, ceramics, furniture and sculpture, many of which are the finest of their type.There's a large collection of French material - much of it obtained by auction in the aftermath of the French revolution. There's also European…
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Asian: Indian

Science Museum, London

The Science Museum has a permanent display on the 5th floor relating to the practice of traditional medicines. One section deals with aspects of Ayurevedic Medicine. You can read more about Ayurevedic diagnosis on the Science Museum's Ingenious site - the link is below. The…
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Asian

SALIDAA (South Asian Diaspora Literature and Arts Archive)

SALIDAA is a digital archive that collects and preserves materials from South Asian artists, writers and performers that have made a significant creative contribution to British art and culture over several decades. South Asia refers to the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives,…
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Asian: Chinese

Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers)

Archive Material:- 19 titles. English Books and Pamphlets:- 920 titles. English, French, German and ItalianMaps:-1129 items. English, French and GermanMuseum Items:- 47 titles. EnglishPicture Library:- 8646 pictures. English Search the RGS online picture libraryUnlocking the Archives: the RGS education site
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Asian: Bangladeshi

Museum Of Croydon

Croydon Museum Service owns two paintings by the Bengali Artist and poet – Rabindranath Tagore. One is of a bearded face and the other is of five profiles overlapping. The two paintings were given to Mr Ranald Newson of Croydon in 1900 as thanks for…
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Museum of Croydon - collection overview

Museum Of Croydon

The Museum of Croydon reopened in October 2006 with new displays. Each collection of objects in the museum now has a touchscreen attached with deeper information about the objects on display. This also exists as a website - allowing you to virtually browse the museum.We've…
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London Metropolitan Archives - collection overview

London Metropolitan Archives

London Metropolitan Archives’ holdings are increasingly coming to reflect the cosmopolitan nature of the capital itself. The wide variety of nationalities living in London has always been an intrinsic part of the core collections held at LMA relating to the government of London; the records…
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Asian

Horniman Museum & Gardens

The Asian collections are particularly rich in art, including carvings, and sculptures of gods, masks and puppets and other items from India, China, Japan, Sri Lanka and Burma. Many of the objects on display were part of Frederick Horniman’s original collection and include important examples…
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Religious Group: Sikh

Bruce Castle Museum

Collection of photographic portraits of Sikhs (anonymous) who were among the groups of Colonial troops staying at Alexandra Palace during 1902 for the King’s (delayed) coronation. (Approximately 10-15 items; 1902)
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Asian: Pakistani

British Museum

Ringstone with goddessesThe Museum’s Department of Asia holds the Museum’s collection of art and archaeology from Pakistan. Coins, medals and paper money from Pakistan are held by the Department of Coins and Medals (C&M), from the earliest currencies to the coins and banknotes of the…
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Asian

British Museum

Ringstone with goddesses from 3rdc. BC PakistanThe Department of Asia holds collections covering the material remains of the whole Asian continent from the Neolithic up to the present day. Key areas of the collections include the most comprehensive collection of sculpture from the Indian subcontinent…
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British Museum - collection overview

British Museum

Indian Summer - temporary garden at the British MuseumThe British Museum exists to illuminate the histories of cultures, for the benefit of present and future generations. It is amongst the oldest and largest museums in the UK, and holds material from practically every country in…
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Asian: Indian

British Library, London

The British Library hold the India Office Records: that is, all the documents relating to the British rule of India prior to independence in 1947. There is a long introduction to the material online on the British Library's website.The India Office Records and private papers at The British Library
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British Library - collections overview

British Library, London

Cutting the Sugar Cane c.1786The British Library is custodian of the most important research collection in the world, spanning almost 3,000 years and from every continent. They have an extensive online catalogue of their books, sound recordings and paper holdings already online. This page therefore…
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Religious Group: Sikh

Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre

Bexley Local Studies and Archives Centre holds a varied collection of archive material relating to the history and culture of the Sikh community living in Bexley. Oral history interviews, photographs and typed research notes on the history and culture of the Sikh Community in the…
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Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre - collection overview

Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre

Bexley Local Studies and Archives Centre have recently begun a project to reflect the experience of diverse cultural groups in this outer borough of London. Their first major project has been with the Sikh Community. Bexley also has a long connection with Gypsies and Travellers…
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City of Westminster Archives Centre - collection overview

City of Westminster Archives Centre

The City of Westminster Archives Centre holds extensive collections relating to family, local, business and community history.Materials relating to Black & Asian history can be found through our online catalogues and our collections guide "Sources for Black and Asian History at the City of Westminster…
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