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Henry VII established a Royal Dockyard at Deptford in 1513, which became the largest dockyard in the country due to its proximity to the Royal Palace of Greenwich. Although Deptford […]
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Hazel Baker
In the aftermath of the Restoration of the Monarchy in the 1660s, the English East India Company introduced cheap calico and chintz cloth to Britain, which quickly gained popularity among […]
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Woolwich and Deptford dockyards represented a significant investment in naval capabilities and demonstrated a recognition of the importance of having a permanent navy. While there were setbacks in the early […]
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During the heyday of Italian opera in 18th century London, a famous Italian soprano, Francesca Cuzzoni, who was used to getting her way, delayed arriving in London. Once she arrived, […]
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Fishmongers’ Hall | Photo by Hazel Baker Dominating the northern end of London Bridge stands Fishmongers’ Hall, one of the City’s few classical buildings. In addition to the hall’s imposing […]
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On Bankside, close to Borough Market and just by the Golden Hinde replica ship stands an often overlooked memorial to a fascinating Bankside legend. Southwark Cathedral, although having been a […]
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