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Old and New London: Compiled by Walter Thornbury (1928-76) and Edward Walford (1823-97), this multi-volume popular history of London was published in the late 19th century

Search | British History Online Compiled by Walter Thornbury (1928-76) and Edward Walford (1823-97), this multi-volume popular history of London was published in the late 19th century.

Edith's Streets: an extended wander through London, street by street

Edith's Streets London Local History - this lists street by street items of historical interest - public, industrial buildings & some environmental features in London and its immediate surroundings. Streets are given in OS grid squares - but numbering is not included (sorry!). Older squares give links to adjace...

The alleyways and courtyards of London: A revival of Ivor Hoole’s GeoCities site listing the alleys and courtyards in Central London

The alleyways and courtyards of London A guide to the alleys, courts, passages and yards of Central London by Ivor Hoole This page is taken from Ivor Hoole’s sadly defunct GeoCities site listing the alleys and courtyards in Centra…

Official London Theatre: West End tickets for every show

Official London Theatre | Buy London Theatre Tickets Looking for last-minute theatre tickets in London? We've got you covered with West End tickets for every show. Discover award-winning shows online now.

Municipal Dreams: Municipal Dreams celebrates the efforts and achievements of our early municipal reformers

Municipal Dreams A Joyful Family Home? 18 Tuesday Jul 2023 Posted by Municipal Dreams in Housing ≈ 15 Comments On the 9th July, the Sunday Times posted an article in their Style section. Here’s how it was headlined in its online edition: It wasn’t principally the headline’s horrible typography or spelling m...