The Royal Geographical Society and Its History
Origins of the Royal Geographical Society The Royal Geographical Society (RGS), founded on 16 July 1830 as the Geographical Society of London, was created to
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Victorian Drinking Fountains in London: Their Story and Legacy
The Story of London’s Victorian Drinking Fountains This ornate and gothic Victorian drinking fountain originally sat beside the church of St Lawrence Jewry in Guildhall
Exploring Canary Wharf: History, Public Art, and Riverside Life
Why I Stand Up for Canary Wharf: Confessions of a London Walke Canary Wharf has often faced criticism for lacking soul – dismissed as merely
Chinatown – A piece of east Asia enlivening the heart of London
Introduction In the 1780s, people from China began settling in Limehouse, east London. Records show Chinese seafarers arriving aboard ships owned by the East India
Barbara Pym’s Blue Plaque in Pimlico: A Literary Legacy
Introduction Acclaimed in 1977 in the Times Literary Supplement by the poet Philip Larkin as the most underrated writer of the 20th century, Barbara Pym’s
Crossbones Graveyard: A Brief Historical Overview
Introduction – Medieval Southwark and the Outcast Dead “I have heard of ancient men, of good credit, report, that these single women were forbidden the
Southbank Mosaics: Connecting Culture and Community
Introduction There are artistic treasures tucked away in lesser-known corners of Waterloo and Kennington in Lambeth, on the south side of the Thames. These striking
The Curious Case of St Pancras in the City of London
Introduction Mention “St Pancras” and most people think of the international railway station in central London. But before fast trains and Victorian grandeur, the name
Cornhill: Architecture, Allegiances and Acts of Revenge in the City
Introduction Every lane and street in the City of London tells a story, which is unsurprising as its history goes back from 43 AD from
Thomas Cubitt’s Influence on Modern Buildings
From Carpenter to Master Builder Thomas Cubitt, born in 1788, began his working life as a carpenter. After saving some money from time spent at