Winston Churchill’s Cigars: A Puff of History and Tradition
The Iconic Symbol of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill is an emblematic figure in British history, often celebrated for his indomitable spirit and leadership during World
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The Real Dr Frankenstein?
On 25 April 1801 the 22 year old Humphry Davy delivered his first public lecture at the Royal Institution (RI) in Albemarle Street Mayfair. The
History of Mason’s Yard, Mayfair
Ormond Yard was laid out as a 200 feet square plot of land originally designed to be a stable yard and by 1740 the yard
A Taste of Pleasure
It has returned! Magnum has moved from Selfridges to it’s own swanky pop-up shop on nearby Molton Street. So having finished my Street Art in
Jimmy Hendrix, Rock Icon, Who Lived
Jimmy Hendrix, rock icon, lived in Brook Street, Mayfair in the 1960s. It served a few purposes for him at the time in that it
Newton’s Darker History
On fashionable Jermyn Street, close to Piccadilly, is a plaque marking where Sir Isaac Newton lived in London. While living here Sir Isaac Newton was
A Scientist in Mayfair
Albemarle Street is one of Mayfair’s quieter streets, but it has not always been so. It is home to the Royal Institution and with its
