by Dorothee Schröder Belonging to Bread Street Ward, Little Distaff Lane was originally located where Cannon Street now runs.After the post–World War II redevelopment, it became known simply as Distaff
Tag: London history
CornhillCornhill
by Dorothee Schröder Cornhill is both a ward and a street in the City of London, running from Bank Junction to Leadenhall Street.Alongside Tower Hill and Ludgate Hill, Cornhill is
BishopsgateBishopsgate
by Dorothee Schröder The City of London stands on the site of the former Roman settlement of Londinium.In Roman times, it was enclosed by a defensive wall with seven gates,
Aldgate High StreetAldgate High Street
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
Three Dickensian London LocationsThree Dickensian London Locations
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
New Podcast Appearance: Philipp Röttgers on “Out Of The Blank”New Podcast Appearance: Philipp Röttgers on “Out Of The Blank”
I am thrilled to announce my recent appearance on the Out Of The Blank Podcast with host Robbie Robertson. In this episode, we delve into one of history’s most infamous
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.
Mini Episode: Elva Trill (“Ripper Street”) – Interview at The Ten BellsMini Episode: Elva Trill (“Ripper Street”) – Interview at The Ten Bells
Elva Trill is an Irish actor and musician. She is known for “Ripper Street“, “Line of Duty” and “Starstruck”. She is one of the vocalists of the band The City
Mini Episode: Dominik Scherrer (“Ripper Street”) (Deutsch/German)Mini Episode: Dominik Scherrer (“Ripper Street”) (Deutsch/German)
Dominik Scherrer ist ein 1967 in Zürich geborener britischer Komponist, der viel für Film, Theater und Fernsehen geschrieben hat. Von ihm stammen die Soundtracks zu “Agatha Christie’s Marple”, “Ripper Street”,
Mini Episode: Juan Carlos Medina (“The Limehouse Golem”)Mini Episode: Juan Carlos Medina (“The Limehouse Golem”)
Juan Carlos Medina is a director and writer, known for “Painless“*, “The Limehouse Golem“* “and “A Discovery of Witches“*. Based on the novel “Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem” by