Every year on February 7th, literature lovers celebrate the birthday of Charles Dickens, one of the most influential writers in English history. His vivid depictions of 19th-century London brought the
Category: London beyond time and place
A Polar Visitor in Medieval London: The Story of the White Bear in the ThamesA Polar Visitor in Medieval London: The Story of the White Bear in the Thames
London is no stranger to unusual sights, but imagine standing on the banks of the River Thames in the 13th century and spotting a polar bear fishing in the murky
Sherlock Holmes’ Birthday: Exploring 3 Iconic London LocationsSherlock Holmes’ Birthday: Exploring 3 Iconic London Locations
Today, January 6th, marks the birthday of the world’s most famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes! To celebrate, we’re diving into three iconic London locations tied to the enduring legacy of
St Anne’s Limehouse: A Hawksmoor Masterpiece in London’s East EndSt Anne’s Limehouse: A Hawksmoor Masterpiece in London’s East End
Nestled in the historic Limehouse district, St Anne’s Church stands as a testament to both the architectural genius of Nicholas Hawksmoor and the ever-evolving spirit of East London. Consecrated in
Bloody Sunday: The Clash at Trafalgar Square – November 13, 1887Bloody Sunday: The Clash at Trafalgar Square – November 13, 1887
On November 13, 1887, an event that would become known as “Bloody Sunday” unfolded at Trafalgar Square, casting a stark light on the social and political unrest gripping Victorian London.
2024 East End Conference in London2024 East End Conference in London
At this years East End Conference in London I have the honour of giving a talk.
Episode 18: ‘Carter the Cabman’ – Interview with author Toby VirgoEpisode 18: ‘Carter the Cabman’ – Interview with author Toby Virgo
TALKS BEYOND TIME AND PLACE – EPISODE 18: TOBY VIRGO Toby Virgo is the author of ‘Carter, the Cabman’, which tells the story of a night in the life of
Mary Jane Kelly – Eine BiografieMary Jane Kelly – Eine Biografie
Mary Jane Kelly gibt uns bis heute viele Rätsel auf. Fast alles, was wir über sie wissen, beruht auf dem, was sie ihrem Lebensgefährten Joseph Barnett über sich erzählt hatte:
Catherine Eddowes – Eine BiografieCatherine Eddowes – Eine Biografie
Catherine Eddowes wurde am 14. April 1842 als sechstes von zwölf Kindern von George Eddowes und seiner Frau Catherine (geborene Evans) in der Nähe von Wolverhampton geboren. Ihr Spitzname in
Elizabeth Stride – Eine BiografieElizabeth Stride – Eine Biografie
Elizabeth Stride wurde am 27. November 1843 als Elisabeth Gustafsdotter geboren. Sie war das zweite von vier Kindern von Gustaf Ericsson und seiner Ehefrau Beata. Die Familie lebte in Schweden