It contains the "Cockney crown jewels", a large collection of sequined suits, as well as "historically significant" artefacts dating back 180 years. George Major, ...

The Pearly Kings and Queens, known for their button-festooned costumes, preserve a charitable tradition that began in the Victorian era and became a symbol of the city’s working-class culture.

Cockney culture has long been a proud part of London’s storied landscape, ... The jewel in this quirky museum’s crown is a 170-year-old suit worn by the original pearly king himself, ...

The museum's piece de resistance is what Major calls 'The Cockney Crown Jewels', an array of suits worn by pearly kings and queens through the ages. They include the dress of Rebecca Matthews, ...

The Cockney slang would soon follow suit, spreading among people living in the area. However, the phrase is now used more loosely to describe people who usually hail from London and know at least ...

The Jonas Brothers made a fun Instagram video showing off their best Cockney accents as they mimicked the ... Brothers Kevin, 37, and Nick, 32, then followed suit and repeated the words having ...

It contains the "Cockney crown jewels", a large collection of sequined suits, as well as "historically significant" artefacts dating back 180 years. George Major, ...