The UK’s first Muslim archive is opening in east London – BBC London News

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It’s a collection that spans more than a century, charting the history of Muslims in London. The specially created archive of around two hundred thousand documents and personal items was unveiled at the East London Mosque. It also reveals how its home in Whitechapel has evolved. Tolu Adeoye has the story.

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