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St Mary le Bow: Discover Its Architectural Beauty

St Mary-le-Bow: A Church That Helped Shape London Deep in the heart of the City of London stands a church that has witnessed conquest, rebellion,

Do No Harm: The Anatomy of London’s Medical Schools

Introduction Title Page Transcript of London Burkers Trial | Photo by Wellcome Collection “Good friend, for Jesus’ sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here.

Robert Burns Statue in London

As Halloween approaches, the supernatural notion of witches abroad beneath a full moon while the clock strikes midnight comes to mind. There is no finer

Queen Anne’s Footstool: The Story of St John’s Smith Square

Introduction In the streets of Westminster, close to the Houses of Parliament, stands one of London’s more unusual churches. Completed in 1728, St John’s Smith

From graveyard to park Paddington Street Gardens

Introduction Many visitors to the green spaces of Marylebone in the City of Westminster enjoy the gardens without realising the remarkable history beneath their feet.

Catherine Blackburne Archbishop’s Wife Downing Street Insights

The Archbishop’s Wife: Catherine Blackburne’s Final Days at Downing Street The 9th of June 1726 marked a poignant moment in Georgian London when Mrs Catherine

The Firefighters Memorial: Honouring Our Heroes

From the Great Fire to the Blitz: Stories Behind the Firefighter’s Memorial The Firefighter’s Memorial at night, with St Paul’s Cathedral behind | Photo by

Duke of Wellington the Iron Duke: Key Accomplishments

Introduction Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington | Photo by Thomas Lawrence, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Here we have a portrait of Arthur Wellesley,