London History

10 Thousand flames Tower of London - Remembrance End of World War One 1

10 Thousand flames Tower of London – Remembrance End of World War One

A sight to behold, 10,000 flames illuminated the moat around the Tower of London to mark the end of World War One, in Remembrance of those that did not return. Each candle was manually lit and ran for approximately 4 hours. The torches are lit from 5 pm – till 9 pm The event is now finished 4th […]

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Over 100 years of the Suffrage movement

The Evolution of Women’s Rights: A Comprehensive Look at the Suffragette Movement from the 1860s-1928

The Suffragette Movement was a pivotal moment in history that forever changed the course of women’s rights. From the 1860s to 1928, women fought tirelessly for their right to vote and to be treated as equals. Join us as we take a comprehensive look at the evolution of women’s rights and the inspiring individuals who

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Fleet Air Arm Memorial ,opened 2000 also called Daedalus, Royal Naval Air Service

The Secrets Behind London’s Rare Bronze RAF Squadron Badges: Revealed!

The RAF is led by Air Command (HQ), controlling 3 groups, 1,2 and 22 group, the command and control structure is further broken down into stations, wings and then Squadrons. The basic fighting Formation in the Royal Air Force is the Squadron, the equivalent to a Regiment in the Army. Enjoy the Badges of the

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Discover London’s Rich Heritage at Goldsmiths’ Centre

  Since Visiting Osterley House with their Winter Exhibition which contains Silverware from the Goldsmiths collection we thought we would have a look at what goes on in this centre. They run courses, workshops, pop up events, café, shop, venue hire, taster events and exhibitions. Goldsmiths is one of the Livery Companys and has this

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Tube Train Museum

London’s Best-Kept Transport Secrets Revealed at Acton Depot Open Weekends

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience in London, look no further than Acton Depot Open Weekends. This hidden gem offers visitors the chance to explore London’s rich transport history with access to over 320,000 artifacts, from vintage buses and trains to posters and signage. Visitors can take a peek at the restoration workshop where

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The Return of the Past: Postmodernism in British Architecture

Sir John Soane’s Museum
The Return of the Past: Postmodernism in British Architecture
An Innovative time in Architectural time, postmodernism in Britain. Featuring works from Piers Gough, Jeremy Dixon, Terry Farrell,John Outram and James Stirling/ Michael Wilford. Features, Models drawings, replicas and fragments of actual buildings first showing of this exhibition.

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