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John Vane: London Fiction – Unraveling The Clerkenwell Tales
In 2024, I challenged myself to explore 25 pieces of London fiction that I had not yet encountered. Peter Ackroyd's novel from 2003, set in the year 1399, intricately weaves together historical fact, creative...
Ending Badger Culls: Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems
The recent 100 days of the new Government have been marred by controversies and criticisms, from cutting winter fuel allowances for pensioners to various scandals involving free tickets and luxury items. However, amidst all...
Exploring V&A East Storehouse: A Sneak Peek into the Future
The V&A East Storehouse, set to open next May in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is gearing up to provide unparalleled access to the museum's reserve collection. The Storehouse, located within the former International...
Julie Hamill: Exploring Hammersmith History Through The Last Dinner Party
It was a Wednesday evening when I made my way to the Hammersmith Apollo to watch The Last Dinner Party perform. The band, made up of talented female and non-binary musicians, has quickly risen...
Revamped Space House: Travis Elborough’s Vision for the Future
Space House in Covent Garden, the sister building to Centre Point, was opened in 1968, the same year Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey was a hit at the Casino Cinerama. The building was...
Boy Stabbed in Bexleyheath: RECAP of Crime Scene Investigation
A young boy was stabbed in Bexleyheath, and the crime scene investigation is currently underway. The incident has caused concern among local residents, who are worried about the safety of their community.The police have...
Celebrating Fanny Wilkinson: Pioneer Gardener of Red Lion Square
Fanny Wilkinson was a trailblazer in the field of landscape gardening and women's rights in London during the late 19th century. Born near Manchester in 1855, she graduated from the Crystal Palace School of...