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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan inaugurated a new strong room at the East London Mosque on Thursday which will house Britain's first Muslim archives.
Addressing a crowd of hundreds at the London Muslim Centre, Khan said: "At a time when there are people trying to divide us, our shared history can be a source of hope, because by looking back we can also look forward to a brighter future."
The mayor, who was invited to unveil a plaque and officially open the new flood- and fire-proof strong room, quoted wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill in his speech.
He also reminded the audience that the study of archives has recently highlighted the valuable contribution that Muslims made to Britain and Europe's freedom.