GeorgianliteratureMayfair
The Real Dr Frankenstein?
The scientist who inspired Mary Shelley and the publisher who turned down Frankenstein - All on one Mayfair street.

April 7, 2022
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20th centuryfoodmarket
Indulge yourself at Broadway Market
At the end of Susan's Regent's Canal walk you can enjoy the delights of Broadway Market and especially the Saturday outdoor market with its many stalls offering artisan food, craft products and delicious street food. Here are some of my favourite places to indulge in food shopping - it gives you a taster of what to expect.

April 4, 2022
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Artwork on Tower Bridge
When walking over Tower Bridge you may have noticed the blue line of paint on the pavement. Along that line are numerous bronze plaques which tell the story of Tower Bridge

April 1, 2022
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20th centuryballettheatre
Anna Pavlova in London
When thinking of big names from London's ballet world there is no name bigger than Anna Pavlova; a name celebrated in the form of the pavlova cake and the Pavlova by Payot perfume.
Anna Pavlova, one of the most celebrated ballet dancers of her time and enthralled London audiences with her performances in the early 20th century.

March 18, 2022
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photographypostcardWorld War I
Uncovering family histories hidden in postcards
By taking the time to look through old postcards, it is often possible to glean new information about one's relatives that would otherwise remain hidden. Who knows - you might even find a long-lost relative's picture on a postcard. Who knows, are your family histories hidden in postcards?

March 16, 2022
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City of LondonRoman
Cannon Street Station’s Grandiose Roman Past
Do you know about Cannon Street Station's Grandiose Roman Past?

March 1, 2022
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BlackfriarsCity of LondonHuguenots
A Huguenot Family who made history
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.

February 10, 2022
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Henry IIIMedievalWestminster Abbey
The Resting Place of Westminster’s Royal Builder Henry III
Henry III was one of England's most prolific builders during the Middle Ages. If you look carefully, you'll spot something unusual about it. Find out more...

February 2, 2022
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artHighburyIslington
Artist Walter Sickert in Highbury
At 1 Highbury Place there is a Georgian building with the green plaque commemorating Walter Sickert’s school of painting and engraving. Find out more.

January 27, 2022
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