The Whale Oil Empire: Story of Maritime Trade
Introduction When you spread margarine on your toast in the 1930s, you were quite literally eating whale. Most people today think of Unilever as the
Author: Hazel Baker
London and the Legacy of Whaling Significance Today
Introduction: London and the Legacy of Whaling: Illuminating the City, Reshaping the Arctic Throughout the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, London stood at the epicenter of
Blubber, Bone and Baleen: London’s Whaling Heritage
Introduction Step into the streets of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century London, and you would have found yourself at the centre of a global trade in one
The Surrey Docks Bascule Bridge — Rotherhithe’s Rolling Lift Relic
Introduction Tucked between converted warehouses and placid water basins in Rotherhithe stands a vivid red steel structure—silent now, but once a critical piece of London’s
Marc Brunel Thames Tunnel: Engineering Marvels Unveiled
How Marc Brunel’s Thames Tunnel Was Inspired by the Teredo navalis In the annals of engineering, the Thames Tunnel is a monument to ingenuity—a breakthrough
Medieval Toilets London: Where Sanitation Began
Introduction When we think about mediaeval London, our minds often turn to knights, guilds, plague pits, and towering churches—but what about toilets? In 🎧Episode 64
Ottobah Cugoano and the Cosways
Strolling through London’s storied streets, one might chance upon the remarkable tale of Ottobah Cugoano, a pioneering figure in the abolition of slavery and a
The Evolution of the Blue Police Box in Doctor Who
Join us on this captivating journey through London history, where we will unlock the secrets behind the police box architecture and delve into the timeless
Exeter Hall: Musical Mavericks
Once the site of the magnificent Exeter Hall, this location was a vibrant hub for non-sectarian meetings and musical performances, drawing notable figures like Berlioz
Celebrating Women in Science
This esteemed institution has long championed the cause of accessible education, from its pioneering evening classes for the working class to its current commitment to