Viscount Brentford’s Crusade
William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford, was a prominent Conservative politician in the United Kingdom during the 1920s. As Home Secretary between 1924 and 1929, he
Author: Hazel Baker
Henry Mayhew and the Rise of the Brown Rat
The Inimitable Henry Mayhew: Observer of Victorian Life Henry Mayhew, a pioneering social researcher and journalist in 19th-century England, captured the essence of life in
New walking tour: Samuel Pepys’s London Walk
Journey into the Past with Samuel Pepys: London Walk Tour Led by Susan Baker Step into the shoes of one of Britain’s most celebrated diarists,
Jeremy Bentham
When he was alive, Jeremy Bentham was a very unusual character. Since his death in 1832, he has continued to fascinate. Born in London in
Charles Henry Driver
Charles Henry Driver (1832-1900) was an English architect and engineer of the Victorian period, noted for his role in the design and construction of significant
Opera, British Style
A while back I wrote a blog post of how British composers were in short supply which remarked upon the fact that after the great
Joseph Bazalgette: London’s Sanitation Revolution
In the annals of history, few people have had as transformative an impact on a city as Joseph Bazalgette had on London. His name may
Blue Plaque: Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner was a prominent figure in the world of musical theatre. Known for his eloquent lyrics and engaging storytelling, Lerner made a significant
An Italianate mansion for the young in the City
Venture off busy Ludgate Hill, away from the crowds of tourists visiting or photographing St Paul’s Cathedral, and you will find a quiet narrow road
The Stone of Destiny: A Coronation Heist
The Stone of Destiny sounds like something out of the Marvel movie. It is a rather unimpressive piece of sandstone, but it plays a central
