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Love Letters Exhibition: A 500-Year Journey Through Affection

1/21/2026

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The National Archives in London opens the exhibition "Love Letters" on January 21, 2026, showcasing five centuries of correspondence.
The display presents a range of relations, from romantic to familial bonds, to highlight diverse expressions of love.
Notable items include King Edward VIII's abdication document and Jane Austen's will, illustrating varied expressions of love.
The collection includes a letter from Robert Dudley to Queen Elizabeth I and a Catherine Howard letter warning her lover of impending danger.
The exhibition runs until April 12, 2026, with free admission.

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The National Archives in London opens the exhibition "Love Letters" on January 21, 2026, showcasing five centuries of correspondence.
The display presents a range of relations, from romantic to familial bonds, to highlight diverse expressions of love.
Notable items include King Edward VIII's abdication document and Jane Austen's will, illustrating varied expressions of love.
The collection includes a letter from Robert Dudley to Queen Elizabeth I and a Catherine Howard letter warning her lover of impending danger.
The exhibition runs until April 12, 2026, with free admission.