by Dorothee Schröder Aldgate High Street got its name from one of the gates of the old London Wall dating back to Roman times. There are different explanations of what
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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
‘A Christmas Carol’ locations and an essay in The Dickensian‘A Christmas Carol’ locations and an essay in The Dickensian
In the winter 2022 edition of The Dickensian (No. 518, Vol. 118, Part 3, ISSN 0012-2440), published by The Dickens Fellowship, you can find my review of Majestica’s album A
The ghost of Sarah Whitehead (The Black Nun)The ghost of Sarah Whitehead (The Black Nun)
The ‘Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’ is the nickname of the Bank of England. The current building from the 18th century appears fortress-like (which it should be as the nation’s
The ghost of St Botolph Without BishopsgateThe ghost of St Botolph Without Bishopsgate
The church of St Botolph Without Bishopsgate lies on the Eastern fringe of the old City, the square mile, between the towering office blocks of London’s wealthy financial institutions. The
Haunted London: Ghosts of LondonHaunted London: Ghosts of London
A Walk beyond Time and Place London is the most haunted capital in the world. Given its history and legends, this claim seems to have a true ring to it.
2 Scary Stories from The Tower of London2 Scary Stories from The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the most haunted places in Britain. Its grey walls have witnessed a long history of grim and horrifying events since it was constructed
Ghosts of the East End: Jack the Ripper and his victimsGhosts of the East End: Jack the Ripper and his victims
London has many ghosts. Just like any other area, the East End of London is full of tales and legends of apparitions and spectres. Today we are going to look
Episode 12: Jack Chesher | Topic: London’s Body-Snatcher GangsEpisode 12: Jack Chesher | Topic: London’s Body-Snatcher Gangs
TALKS BEYOND TIME AND PLACE – EPISODE TWELVE: JACK CHESHER OF “LIVING LONDON HISTORY” Jack Chesher is a lover of all things London, history and walking. On his website “Living
Episode 11: Vanessa Woolf & George Hoyle | Topic: StorytellingEpisode 11: Vanessa Woolf & George Hoyle | Topic: Storytelling
TALKS BEYOND TIME AND PLACE – EPISODE ELEVEN: VANESSA WOOLF & GEORGE HOYLE It is the first time that I have two guests in one episode of “Talks beyond time