By very cleverly tying the stories together we are given an insight into how sharing by communicating can make people think in ways they may not have done before. Learn how work on the south London Northern line Extension extension has also revealed surprising links between the Underground and the area’s queer history. Image: Henry VI was supposedly murdered while at prayer in the King's Private Chapel in the Wakefield Tower. Ten significant engineering wonders of London’s transport history and the problems they solved, some more successfully than others!

Notting Hill, Baker Street, King’s Cross, Westminster … the Circle Line transports us to and from many of London’s most famous places, as well as some of its obscure corners (Temple, Euston Road, Aldgate). And when the gates are locked and all the visitors have gone, the Tower embraces a thriving community within its walls. Whether it is a poignant tale of love and loss, a gripping mystery, or a satirical commentary on societal issues, each story is meticulously chosen to provide a tantalizing glimpse into the diverse narratives that unfold within the city's boundaries. The stories themselves were a mixed bag, which is to be expected from a collection and there were some very good ones. For more than a decade, residents of SE26 have reported eerie sightings of a huge black cat, stalking the wooded hills, attacking pets and even people.While I - as it seems natural - liked some stories better and disliked others more, I found that they offer a great outlook on and glimpse into the life in London through the ages, through society, through the different areas. The famous Yeoman Warders, recognised as symbols of the Tower all over the world, have been here for centuries. They also transformed the Tower into England’s largest and strongest ‘concentric’ castle (with one ring of defences inside another). The films were originally shown altogether as part of a premiere event followed by a panel talk on the 11th February 2021. One policeman patrolling its deserted interior stumbled upon an oddly decorated chamber with ‘… a bed, an altar and restraining devices attached to the walls and pillars’.

He takes portraits, sometimes of people, often of animals and has had his work in galleries around the world. Each story provides a unique glimpse into the lives of the city's inhabitants, showcasing their struggles, triumphs, and everyday experiences.These stories showcase the ways in which the King’s community is working side-by-side with the capital, its organisations and its people to have a transformative impact on London and the communities who live and work here. This locomotive and coach are the only surviving vehicles from the first electric underground railway in the world. This book for the first time makes it possible to learn all one needs to know about the world's great painters and painting. I enjoyed this collection, probably more than most would, both because I am a British expatriate and because London is my favorite city in the world. On 30 December 1952, Albert Gunter was driving the number 78 bus over Tower Bridge towards Shoreditch when the bridge - to his surprise - began opening.