In 1906-1907 two theatres opened, at either end of an island site facing Shaftesbury Avenue. They were near-identical twins. So why, in 2026, do we have one in all its Edwardian glory but the other fronted by a glass, mosaic
In the late nineteenth century, Italian waiters in London suffered low wages and poor working conditions, but help was at hand in the form of a Soho-based society created explicitly for their benefit.
In this modest post, I demolish some erroneous statements made on the internet regarding a small statue of King Henry VIII on the gatehouse of Bart's Hospital
The Egyptian Hall stood on Piccadilly from 1812 to 1905, an extraordinary piece of architecture of the 'sticks-out-like-a-sore-thumb' type. However, that was nothing compared to those involved in the displays and shows.
The City Remembrancer, a role dating from 1571, is just one of the curious officials employed by the City of London Corporation. I walk the tightrope of political impartiality to explain what he does.
A 19th century riverside development opportunity close to Parliament would see a political club, unfinished opera house & the iconic New Scotland Yard.
