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The south London parks and gardens named among England’s best for a picnic
In total, eight of London’s parks and gardens were on the list, including Kew Gardens and Greenwich in South London. Also in ...
Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world
From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...
Buyers are stunned by £415K tiny home that looks like a shed from the outside but inside is a totally different story
We all know the property ladder is hard to get on to – especially if you live in London and it’s led to a rise of tiny homes ...
The London Underground line that never got built because rich homeowners kicked up a fuss
A proposed London Underground line that would have connected Victoria to Kilburn was abandoned after wealthy homeowners in ...
The long forgotten London Underground station hidden behind a brewery
But it's not just about the Underground - Walthamstow is also home to several London Overground stations. Both Walthamstow ...
The £1.2m London Underground line that never saw the light of day due to rich locals
An ambitious £1.2million plan to connect two popular areas in London was abandoned after rich homeowners raised some ...
Brisbane Times11d
‘Delay and obstruct’: Hundreds rally against Olympic stadium at Victoria Park
Save Victoria Park “Sydney didn’t build their [stadium] in the Domain … London didn’t build in Hyde Park, and Paris didn’t build on the Bois de Boulogne. “We’re witnessing a very ...
Channel 4 star coming to Southport
Cherish Finden will be at this year’s show on Saturday, August 16. Cherish is a decorated pastry chef best known for her role ...
Lancashire Evening Post6d
Unique Victorian landmark in Lancashire park moves crucial step closer to refurbishment
It was donated to the Conservatory over 100 years ago by Kew Gardens in London ... remarkable Victorian conservatory for future generations. Nicola Beswick, Chair of Corporation Park Supporters ...
PBS7d
Surprising History of Victorian Era Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard’s Victorian history is a captivating tale of law enforcement evolution and forensic science breakthroughs. Simon Read, author of Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force ...