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The bronze plaques with names alternate with decorative roundels that carry ornamental elements of Tower Bridge. Pupils from The City of London Academy Southwark created the decorative plaques for part […]
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Hazel Baker
Ballet in London has a long and storied history, dating back to the early 1800s. Today, the city is home to some of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, including […]
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Hazel Baker
Who doesn’t love getting a postcard in the mail? They’re often colourful, sometimes irreverent, and always a nice surprise to find stuffed into your letter box. But beyond their […]
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Excavations in the 1960s and 1970s revealed the remains of a very impressive complex under Cannon Street Station. The building was one of the largest and finest in Roman London. Find out more >>
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Hazel Baker
The area of Blackfriars in Tudor times sounds like a very exciting place to live, with lots of people from different ways of life trying to make their way in the city of London. The environment was very dynamic and exciting, with all sorts of people living there. Find out more >>
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Hazel Baker
If you're ever in London and find yourself in the Abbey, have a look over to the side of the choir - chances are you'll see an impressive tomb with a recumbent effigy of a king. That's the tomb of Henry III, one of England's most prolific builders during the Middle Ages. If you look carefully, you'll spot something unusual about it – there are no less than four different types of stone used in its construction. This is because Henry was a builder who liked to experiment with new materials and techniques. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at this remarkable king and his impressive achievements as a builder…Find out more.
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Hazel Baker
