Beyond the City – London’s Neighbourhoods explores the many faces of London beyond the Square Mile. Each neighbourhood is introduced through ten carefully chosen facts that highlight its history, character, and everyday life. Together, they reveal a city whose true richness unfolds far beyond its centre.
- 10 Facts About Angel
by Dorothee Schröder Location and transportAngel is a district in north London, part of the Borough of Islington. The A1 (London–Edinburgh road) and the Inner Ring Road both pass through the area, making it an important transport hub. The origin of the nameThe district takes its name from The Angel Inn, a historic coaching inn… Read more: 10 Facts About Angel - 10 Facts About Bloomsbury
by Dorothee Schröder A West End District in Camden Bloomsbury is a district in London’s West End and forms part of the London Borough of Camden. From Blemondisberi to Bloomsbury The name Bloomsbury derives from Blemondisberi, first recorded in 1281. It refers to the Blemund family, one of whose members owned the manor in what… Read more: 10 Facts About Bloomsbury
About Dorothee Schröder
Dorothee Schröder (M.A.) studied German and English language and literature at Ruhr University Bochum.
She loves Great Britain, especially London, where she explores the city off the beaten tourist track. She is the managing director of the literary agency OPERA SCRIPTORIUM, an author and translator, and co-authored the book Jack the Ripper – Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888: Eine Chronologie with Philipp Röttgers, which is known for its meticulous research and detailed account of historical events. As part of the LONDON BEYOND TIME AND PLACE team, she writes articles, conducts research and translates.
Image: The Greater London boroughs, with optional traditional county boundaries overlay (Wikimedia Commons, Author: Hogweard)