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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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London’s Fast Azuma Trains
London Mainline Trains and Stations As you review the page you may be mistaken to play spot the difference, many of the trains are based on the Hitachi A-train design. Great Western Railway and it’s new Hitachi Trains The Great Western Railway company operates from London, South West and theWest
When the Eiffel Tower came to London: L’Oréal’s Lancôme
L’Oréal’s Lancôme brought French luxury to the main hall of London’s St Pancras International Station in 2019 in the form of a Pink Eiffel Tower. The illuminated Eiffel Tower stood next to the Lancôme pop-up shop which was this years sponsor. The 36-Foot Eiffel Tower has been built using 1500
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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
19th August 1897 London Electric Cab Company appeared on London roads
1919 Afghanistan was given its independence
1897 London Electric Cab Company
1899 electric taxis started to go into decline
The one before the Routemaster: The legendary AEC Regent III RT and RF buses
The world of London RT & RF Buses Take a peek inside the world of vintage RT London Buses, entered service 80 years ago this
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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
LONDON HISTORY
Why was Winston Churchill Born at Blenheim Palace, 30th November 1874
Britain’s formidable wartime leader, Sir Winston Churchill, was born in late November 1874 at Blenheim Palace. But why Blenheim Palace? Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace on
Halloween at Balmoral Castle was an event to remember under Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria and Albert first came to Scotland in 1842. Balmoral was to become the home from home, and Halloween at Balmoral would become an event with preparations like Christmas.
Kate Bush Wuthering Heights Singer, revisiting the early gigs and homes
Kate Bush, Singer, songwriter, performer, dancer & record producer
3rd June 1976 Bohemian Rhapsody goes Gold
Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody On the 3rd of June 1976, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody single went Gold, selling over 1 million records. Freddy Mercury wrote the Song, famously featuring no chorus and
