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
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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
Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper – Fakt vs. Fiktion in Deutsche Sherlock-Holmes-Gesellschaft | Ausgabe 47 – Winter 2022Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper – Fakt vs. Fiktion in Deutsche Sherlock-Holmes-Gesellschaft | Ausgabe 47 – Winter 2022
My essay “Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper – Fakt vs. Fiktion” is in the Baker Street Chronicle vol. 47, the magazine of the German Sherlock Holmes society.
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.
Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 2022Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference 2022
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, I will give a conference talk at the 2022 Casebook: Jack the Ripper Conference.
Greenwich: A walk to the place of timeGreenwich: A walk to the place of time
A Walk beyond Time and Place Being one of the most beautiful parts of London, Greenwich has a lot to offer. On this walk you will not only discover its
Curious London: Fleet Street and TempleCurious London: Fleet Street and Temple
A Walk beyond Time and Place The name of Fleet Street is known all over the world. Known as Britain’s centre of newspapers and journalism, it is also steeped in
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
Strange tales from the River Thames: A walk along the SouthbankStrange tales from the River Thames: A walk along the Southbank
A Walk beyond Time and Place A walk along the Southbank of the River Thames is something tourists love to do. It includes many famous sights and views in a
Secret London: The mysterious area of ClerkenwellSecret London: The mysterious area of Clerkenwell
A Walk beyond Time and Place This walk leads you through the quirky area of Clerkenwell, one of the most mysterious parts of London. It has a rich history that