A City surrounded by dragons
The City of London is surrounded by dragons but why? How are dragons perceived in western culture? In classical legend, dragons are associated with
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Henry VIII and his family jewels
The statue of Henry VIII on top of the main entrance gate to St Bartholomew’s Hospital in West Smithfield is apparently the only public statue
Visit the Wellington Arch
Today is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Wellington Arch is an English Heritage property which has an interesting exhibition about the battle
The Roman London Wall: Why it Was Built
v At Tower Green it stands 20 feet tall, with an extra 10 feet added in the medieval period. On top of the Roman wall
Ten Things To Know About Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole: A Tale of Bravery and Enterprise Mary Seacole, known for her courage and entrepreneurial spirit, is an inspiring figure who overcame numerous hurdles
Ten Things To Know About Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale is credited as the founder of modern nursing. She strived to improve the standards of nursing, notably during the Crimean war. There was
Was The Crowd Not Amused By Queen Victoria?
If you go through the Blackfriars Bridge underpass on the south bank of the Thames look out for this tiled replica of a picture which
