Standing outside Bow Church is the statue of William Gladstone. At first glance, it’s a typical Victorian monument. A towering … More
Tag: London History
The Statues of Trafalgar Square in London
Trafalgar Square is often considered to be the heart of London. Positioned at the top end of Whitehall it has … More
A Walk Through the Suffragette History of Kensington
The heart of the suffragette movement in London can be found in Kensington. Situated so close to the seat of … More
Dorset Street a Lego History of the Worst Street in London
The Worst Street in London was once Dorset Street. Charles Booth’s investigator described it like this in 1898. “The Worst … More
Facadism, Lazy and Unsatisfying, is causing irreparable damage to Spitalfields and to London
Possibly the laziest and most unsatisfying form of ‘preservation’ is the current fad of preserving the facade of an old … More