Power, Profit, and Progress: History Of Women In The Early British Finance
Despite legal and social restrictions, women have found innovative ways to invest, profit, and influence the economy. This blog explores the overlooked role of women
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The Story of Saint Paul’s Covent Garden: From Barn to Landmark
Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, St Paul’s Church is one of London’s most fascinating yet often overlooked landmarks. Known affectionately as “The
The City of London Tavern: A Grand Assembly Hall at the Heart of Civic Life
The City of London Tavern, often known simply as the London Tavern, was a grand and influential institution located at Nos. 1–3 Bishopsgate, in the
The Honourable Artillery Company on Moorgate
Just a stone’s throw from Moorgate, lies one of the capital’s most fascinating and historic institutions: the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC). As the oldest regiment
Perseverance in Petticoats: The Remarkable Life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
In a time when women were barred from lecture halls, dismissed from hospitals, and told to know their place, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson carved out a
Flicker Alley and Film Row – The Birth of British Cinema
In London’s bustling West End are two streets that quietly shaped the foundations of British cinema. Long before the glitz of red carpets and blockbuster
Punch And Judy – A Puppet Show Across The Centuries
Go to Covent Garden on Sunday 11th May and you will be able to enjoy for free the 50th Annual Covent Garden May Fayre &
The Curtain Theatre: Shakespeare’s Shoreditch Stage and the Archaeology Beneath
Long before the bright lights of the West End, London’s theatrical innovation was taking shape in Shoreditch. Among its most iconic early venues was the
The King’s Gallery: A Quiet Jewel in the Crown of British Art
The King’s Gallery offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore selections from the Royal Collection—one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of art and
The Viaduct Tavern: A Victorian Gin Palace with a Storied Past
Tucked into the north-west corner of the City of London, the Viaduct Tavern stands at 126 Newgate Street, directly across from the Old Bailey. Its