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The Real story of Samhain – Halloween – Dia de los Muertos -(Pagans, Celts, Christians, Wicca and Witchcraft)

The Cultural, myths, tales, and history of Samhain Halloween The Cultural, myths, tales, and history of Samhain Halloween from Ancient Europe through to the Victorians. At this time of the year with the shortening of daylight hours, the season and climate changes, the harvest complete for another year and the

The Definitive guide: What is the Witching Hour

What is the Witching Hour? The term ‘witching hour’ was first recorded in 1793 and refers to the time when witches, ghosts, warlocks and evil spirits are most active. A time in space when the line between the living and dead is at its closest. but is that the full

Church of st clements oranges and lemons

The brutal truth of Oranges and Lemons Say the Bells of St Clement’s

Theories abound to the meaning behind the words in the nursery rhyme ‘Oranges and Lemons’. The Bells in the front verses refer to the many churches around the city of London, each with a meaning and its own story. We take a look at some of the stories behind some

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The Sex Pistols first Gig November 6th 1975 listed as Support Band on the Flyer

The legendary British Punk Band, The Sex Pistols, played their first Gig at St Martin’s School of Art on the Charing Cross Road. The gig

Art on wheels London’s classic car show

Londons classic car show has been running since 1977. Amazing treasure trove of heritage motor vehicals from around the world

LONDON'S LEGENDARY TRANSPORT

Londons Transport Page

LONDON Transport London Transport the legs of the capital, from the legendar Red bus to London’s Railway London Transport manages a fleet of over 9,300 buses across 675 Bus routes. Over 540 Under Ground trains on the network London’s Legendary Red Bus The Legend before the Routemaster: AEC Regent III

Before the Routemaster: The legendary AEC Regent III RT and RF buses

Incredible history records of the RT fleet i.e. snapshot of RT3251 LLU 610 This bus started life in July 1950 making its final service run

LONDON'S GREEN SPACES

The Best Parks, Hiden Gardens & Botanical Gardens in London

Blitz Bombsite became Goldsmiths’ Garden in the heart of the City of London

There is a quaint hidden garden tucked away next to a medieval church site of St John Zachary in the City of London called the Goldsmiths’ Garden. The garden is opposite Goldsmiths’ Grand Hall buildings in Foster Lane, sitting on the corner of Gresham Street. The Great Fire of London

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Seven Ages of Man: 22 foot sculpture inspired by shakespeare’s All the World’s a Stage

The Seven ages of man monologue in William Shakespeare’s play ‘All the World’s a Stage’ depicts the Seven stages of mankind, and is the inspiration for this 22-foot high cast aluminium Sculpture by Richard Kindersley, located on Queen Victoria Street, Blackfriars. The Post office commissioned the sculpture in 1980 for