This Week In London’s History
Random London Quote Of The Week
May my enemies live here in summer!
Jonathan Swift, a letter from London, 25th August 1711
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Monday Miscellanea
Last Updated 04 October 2010
Monday Miscellanea
Monday - 4th October 1911: London Underground’s first escalator goes into service at Earl’s Court tube station.
Tuesday - 5th October 1999: 31 people die and over 400 are injured as two trains collide head-on at Ladbroke Grove Junction, two miles west of Paddington Station.
Wednesday - 6th October 1985: Police Constable Keith Blakelock, whilst protecting firefighters during a riot in Tottenham, trips over and falls to the ground. Before he can regain his feet, he is hacked to death by a mob carrying knives and machetes.
Thursday - 7th October 2000: The last ever competitive football match to take place at the old Wembley Stadium results in England losing 1-0 to Germany.
Friday - 8th October 1965: The Post Office Tower (now known as the BT Tower) in Fitzrovia becomes operational as a major hub for national microwave telecommunications.
