Duke of Wellington the Iron Duke: Key Accomplishments
Introduction Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington | Photo by Thomas Lawrence, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Here we have a portrait of Arthur Wellesley,
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Downing Street in Georgian London: Architecture and Design
The London Lives of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn: 3rd and 4th Baronets Born in the Heart of Power: Downing Street, 1749 In April 1749, newspapers across
The Whale Oil Empire: Story of Maritime Trade
Introduction When you spread margarine on your toast in the 1930s, you were quite literally eating whale. Most people today think of Unilever as
Keats House Museum: Discover Romantic Heritage
Introduction Up in leafy Hampstead is one of London’s smaller museums, dedicated to one of England’s best-loved Romantic poets – John Keats. Keats House, a
London and the Legacy of Whaling Significance Today
Introduction: London and the Legacy of Whaling: Illuminating the City, Reshaping the Arctic Throughout the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, London stood at the epicenter of
West Square: A Georgian Treasure South of the River
Introduction London’s historic squares are woven into the city’s fabric – Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Sloane Square are some of the most recognised. However,
A Toast to Belgravia’s Mews Pubs
For an area so close to the centre of the capital, Belgravia is little visited by the average Londoner. All I can say is, they
More Than Muses: Female Entrepreneurs in 18th-Century London
When we think of women in the 18th century, it’s easy to picture them as passive-figures —decorative, domestic, and destined for marriage. But this narrow
The Origins of Goldsmiths’ Hall
In the heart of the City of London, Goldsmiths’ Hall stands as a testament to centuries of craftsmanship, commerce, and resilience. It mirrors transformation of
Power, Profit, and Progress: History Of Women In The Early British Finance
Despite legal and social restrictions, women have found innovative ways to invest, profit, and influence the economy. This blog explores the overlooked role of women