Explore some of Layton’s objects cared for at the Museum of London. Jon Cotton, Natasha Fenner, Jackie Keily and Roy Stephenson, specialist curators who have worked closely with the collection, share their delight in the astonishing range of material of every kind from across the world.
Archaeology & Ethnography
5,200 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts including items from UK, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Peru and N. America.Medals and Coins
A remarkable collection of 3,500 coins, tokens and medals - Roman, Greek, Indian, American and British.
Maps and Prints
4,000 maps and prints and 150 framed prints, maps and paintings.Books & Manuscripts
8,000 from the 16th century to 19th century, remain in the collection, together with a small collection of manuscripts and some of Layton's personal papers.THOMAS LAYTON
Thomas Layton lived in Brentford, Middlesex between 1826 and 1911... read more
Download a walk through Victorian Brentford and discover some of Layton's legacy
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