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.
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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,
Octavia Hill’s Contributions to Community Development
Octavia Hill and Red Cross Gardens: Southwark’s Gift of Love Modern Image of Red Cross Garden with the Shard | Photo by Nikky Catto “A
Discover London’s Windmills: Brixton and Upminster Heritage Sites
Introduction: Windmills in London Something you don’t expect to see in London is a windmill! Coming across a mill while on a walk through Brixton’s
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
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