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Great Events in London History: The Gunpowder Plot – The Night London Almost Blew Up

Remember, remember the fifth of November… While most Londoners today associate...

Great Events in London History: The Peasants’ Revolt – When London’s Common Folk Rose Up

In the summer of 1381, London witnessed one of the most...

The Legacy of Punk: London’s Role in the Movement That Changed Music Forever

In the mid-1970s, beneath the crumbling facades of a city grappling...

Rare Dickens Artifacts Emerge for Charles Dickens Museum’s Centennial

A remarkable collection of Charles Dickens artifacts, including a copy of...

The History of London’s Hyde Park: From Royal Hunting Grounds to Political Soapbox

Hyde Park stands as one of London's most celebrated green spaces,...

A Brief History of London’s West End Theatre Scene

London's West End theatre district, often called "Theatreland," stands as one...

Great London Buildings: The Roman Wall

The London Wall, originally built around Londinium by the Romans around...

The End of an Era: London’s Smithfield Market to Close After Almost 900 Years

London’s historic Smithfield Market, the largest wholesale meat market in the...

Fascinating Discoveries Unearthed During Alexandra Palace Restoration

A significant restoration project at Alexandra Palace, one of London’s most...

Ancient Roman Road Uncovered Beneath Old Kent Road in London

A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made beneath London’s Old Kent...

Port of London Authority Relaunches Thames Mudlarking Permit Scheme

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has officially reopened applications for...

Great Events in London History: The 2012 London Olympics

Picture this: It's 2012, and London is about to host the...

Great Events in London History: London Calling: When the Capital Got Groovy and the World Tuned In

Picture this: It's the 1960s, and London is about to trade...

Crystal Palace Subway Restoration Unveiled in Time for 160th Anniversary

The iconic Crystal Palace Subway, a Grade II* listed structure in...

London Museum Docklands Announces Major Mudlarking Exhibition: Secrets of the Thames

The London Museum Docklands is set to unveil its latest major...
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