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Christmas in Post-War London was a very different affair than what we experience today. The austerity measures of the time meant that many families had to get by with very little. Despite these challenges, people still found ways to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season.
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Hazel Baker
Once the haunt of palaces lining the route to Westminster, and later a centre of musical theatre, the Strand today is epitomised by the Strand Palace hotel, easily walked past, […]
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Are you starting to think of how to dress your dinner table for Christmas dinner? Perhaps you need a bit of inspiration. Here are our top ten Christmas cracker facts. Read more >>
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William FitzOsbert is often mentioned as the first known criminal to be executed at Tyburn in 1196 for poll tax rioting. Who was William FitzOsbert? Often thought of as a […]
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Start getting into the Christmas spirit by taking a walking tour through some of London’s most iconic Christmas landmarks. From twinkling lights to charming markets, you’re sure to fall in […]
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Tens of thousands of people were publicly executed in London across one hundred sites. For centuries, the name Tyburn was synonymous with capital punishment, it being the principal place for […]
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