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Situated 11 miles down river along the Thames Path from London Bridge is a Victorian building containing the world’s largest rotative steam engines. Crossness Pumping Station, built between 1859 and […]
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Religious orders of the past present a rich tapestry of monastic life, mendicant preaching, and acts of charity. The term “friar” was widely used to describe a member of a […]
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Modern cabaret and burlesque shows can trace their roots back to the taverns and coffee houses of 18th century London. Hear how they grew in popularity and made history. Variety […]
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Why is storytelling important? “It’s the foundation of how we understand the world. When we’re looking back on our own life, we make narratives about the people who we know […]
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Rainham Hall, in the London Borough of Havering may not be the largest house in London, but it is certainly one of the most charming. Now owned by the National […]
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In the most South-Western corner of Greater London is the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Many people think of this area as just the suburbs, but there is a […]
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