12 Things to Know About the ‘Austerity Games’: The 1948 London Olympics
Find out more about the cash-strapped London Olympic Games of 1948.
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150 Years of Alexandra Palace
Sitting high in north London’s skyline, Alexandra Palace has been a prominent leisure attraction since the 19th century.
100 Years of Wembley Stadium
Take a closer look at the history of this iconic sport and entertainment venue.
The Story of the Great Smog of London
From 5 to 9 December 1952, a thick, toxic smog blanketed London.
The 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.
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Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
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.
The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
From the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to the tragic fire that destroyed it, the Crystal Palace inspired photographers on the ground and in the air.
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.
Bravery Through Time: The Evolution of Modern Britain’s Fire Service
A new National Fire Service was inaugurated on 18 August 1941, which consolidated and unified the service across Britain.