A Brief History of the English Mosque
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.
Tag: London
The Story Behind the Great British Pantomime
Every Christmas, Brits flock to the theatres for pantomime season. But the great British panto is neither solely British, nor technically a pantomime.
Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now
British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence.
5 Buildings that Survived the Great Fire of London
On 2 September 1666, a catastrophic fire began to consume the City of London within its defensive walls.
13 Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Working History
London is full of visual clues about its rich past. These handsomely rendered architectural details are easy to miss, often hidden away or located high up on buildings.
10 Hidden Creatures You Might Have Missed in London
London’s extraordinary sculpted creatures – great and small, historic and modern – are hiding in plain sight; easy to miss when the city is full of the bustle of human activity.
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Top 5 blogs of 2019
In case you missed them, here are our most-read blogs of 2019. Thanks for following, we’ll be back with more great reads in the new year.
5 Places That Tell the Story of Kensington and Chelsea
Once a predominantly rural area, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea was officially created in 1965 and over time has evolved into one of London’s most diverse and historic neighbourhoods.
The Story of London’s Sewer System
Hidden beneath London’s streets lie incredible tunnels and sewers that take waste from our homes.
7 Treasures of the Thames Estuary
The Thames Estuary has been the traditional entry point for imports and exports, both human and material, for centuries.