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Category Archives: History
J.M.W. Turner
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London on 23rd April, 1775, although we can probably give or take a couple of days on that date. Turner was clearly an outstanding talent from an early age; by his early teens … Continue reading
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Tagged burning of the houses of commons and lords, fighting temeraire, jmw turner, joseph mallord william turner, lambeth palace, london painters, paintings of london, turner biography
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History of the East End – Part Three
While life has historically been grim and hard in the East End of London and the inhabitants almost universally poor, efforts have been made over the past few hundred years to introduce measures of social reform, education and health improvements … Continue reading
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Tagged east end history, east smithfield bathhouse, glasshouse, laundry, london history, salvation army, settlement movement, toynbee house
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The History of London – Part Three
Towards the end of the 19th century, London was one of the first major cities to attempt to combat high levels of crime by instituting an early version of a police force – the Bow Street Runners. They acted as … Continue reading
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Tagged 18th century london, 19th century london, blitz, bow street runners, empire, london history, london underground, multi-cultural
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The History of London – Part Two
In the couple of centuries following 1066 and the Norman invasion, the centre of political and commercial power slowly graduated completely to London. The Royal Treasury was one of the last institutions to be drawn in from Winchester, taking residence … Continue reading
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Tagged corporation of london, ctty of london, east india company, elizabeth i, henry vii, history of london, london history, tudors
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The History of London – Part One
London is almost exactly 2000 years old. In 2043 it will celebrate its 2000th birthday and AD43 is the year to which we can reliably date settlements on the site. It was established by the Romans in that year as a … Continue reading
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Tagged boudics, camulodunum, city of london, colchester, history of london, iceni, london history, lundenwic, roman britain, vikings, westminster, william the conqueror
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