London’s secret World War II tunnels to become the city’s most flamboyant underground attraction. Take a sneak peek
Hidden beneath central London, the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels, once a WWII shelter and base for the Special Operations ...
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Explore the Best of London’s History and Culture
London, a dynamic metropolis, blends rich history with modern charm. Iconic landmarks like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace stand alongside the sleek skyline of Canary Wharf. World-class ...
A historic market has been in the same area of London for 1,000 years. Its moving date has come
Norman Gregory is an institution within an institution. He’s been working at the historic Smithfield wholesale meat market in ...
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A history of burial in London
People have lived in the area of London for at least 5,000 years. With the settlement of Roman Londinium around 2,100 years ago, the dead were buried in large numbers beneath what is now the modern ...
City of London Hit Harder Than Rest of Economy Since Brexit Vote
The City of London, once considered the crown jewel of Britain’s dominant services sector, has performed even worse than the ...
Farewell to Smithfield – how past, present, commerce and culture collide in London’s 900-year-old meat market
Many fear Smithfield’s special sense of place will be lost once the meat market is gone. But could a new emerging cultural ...
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London’s Big Dig Reveals Amazing Layers of History
Back at Liverpool Street archaeologists have sifted their way down to the early Roman level of London’s great mound of history. Here, outside the old city walls, in the dark mud that marks a ...
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Guildhall Library - The Library of London History
Guildhall Library holds internationally renowned collections of books on family and local history, wine and food ... include the archives of 80 City livery companies, the Lloyd's Marine Collection and ...
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‘London Underground’ mosquito has surprisingly ancient origins
Once thought to have evolved inside the Tube network, a tunnel-dwelling mosquito might actually have emerged thousands of ...
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I lived in New York City and London. The British capital was cheaper and more welcoming, so I could plan my life long-term.
I moved from Mexico City at the end of 2020 and stayed there ... were much more affordable and diverse than in the Big Apple. London suddenly (without even considering its majestic history and ...
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History of London
London has a history dating back over 2,000 years ... and widespread rioting. The City of London is its historic core and today is its primary financial district, though it now represents a tiny part ...