The 1951 Festival of Britain was a post-war state-sponsored exhibition. At the time, rationing continued and austerity gripped the nation. London was shabby, rundown and gloomy so this bright and playful spectacular was a 'tonic for the nation' to promote the feeling of recovery. The city was scarred with … [Read More...] about Out of Austerity: The Festival of Britain 1951 – A History and Examination
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City of London Postman’s Park – London’s Special Memorial to Everyday Heroes
The City of London has over 150 open spaces from city gardens to pocket parks. Many are former graveyards, and Postman's Park fits that … Continue Reading about City of London Postman’s Park – London’s Special Memorial to Everyday Heroes
London History: The East End Match Girls’ Strike of 1888
In nineteenth-century London, labour was cheap and expendable. The Industrial Revolution brought millions of people from the country to the … Continue Reading about London History: The East End Match Girls’ Strike of 1888
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