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Monday Miscellanea

More London-oriented trivia for a Monday morning.

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Monday Miscellanea

Londony trivia for a Monday morning.

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Monday Miscellanea

This Week In London’s History Monday – 26th January 1926: In Soho, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird conducts the first public demonstration of television. Tuesday – 27th January 1772: The Pantheon, an entertainment venue on Oxford Street, is opened. Wednesday – 28th January 1807: The …

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Monday Miscellanea

This Week In London’s History Monday – 28th January 1807: The gas lamps on Pall Mall are lit, making it the first street in the world to be illuminated in such a fashion. Tuesday – 29th January 1976: Twelve IRA bombs explode in the area …

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Monday Miscellanea

This day in London’s History Jan 30 1969: The Beatles get back to their live roots for an impromptu rooftop performance at Apple Records, Savile Row. The long and winding arm of the law quickly intervenes. London fact of the week Chelsea’s football ground, Stamford …