History

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That Time Lord Onslow's Monkey Escaped Onto The Tube

Simian crisis at Barbican.

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Visit The Ankerwycke Yew, The "Last Surviving Witness To The Signing Of Magna Carta"

A remarkable tree on the edge of London.

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At The Smithfield Memorial To Scottish Hero William Wallace

Still receiving flowers over 700 years on.

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Happisburgh: Where People Lived On The Thames A Million Years Ago

The Thames had history 40,000 generations before the Romans.

By Will Noble

Charlie Brown's - The Story Of Limehouse's Incredible 'Pub Museum'

An Aladdin's Cave in the East End.

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The Forgotten 1930s Towers That Were Taller Than St Paul's

Dagenham and Crossness for the win.

By Will Noble

A Brief History Of London's Trams

From horse-drawn trams to Croydon Tramlink.

By Maire Rose Connor

Exciting News, London History Lovers! Londonist: Time Machine Is Expanding

New community features and perks.

By Tony Warner

10 London Locations Linked To Slavery

The pernicious practise is everywhere you look.

By Will Noble

Southgate: The Tube Station That Came From Outer Space

(Or Charles Holden's head, to be more accurate.)

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That Time Ian Brown Rode A Tiny Bicycle Backwards Through Turn-Of-The-Century Soho

The video to F.E.A.R. is a thing of wonder.

By Will Noble

London's First Ever Night Bus Ran 112 Years Ago

The route no. 94 ran from Cricklewood to Liverpool Street.

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So, How Many Holes Would It Take To Fill The Albert Hall?

Beatles lyric explored.

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Find The Hidden Sculptures Of King Lud On Fleet Street

The mythical founder of London.

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A Brief History Of Big Ben and Its Clock Tower

A fact-packed history of the Elizabeth Tower.

By Londonist

A (Free) Newsletter For Everybody Obsessed With London's History

It's about time.

Museums & Galleries

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Florence Nightingale's Wheelchair To Go On Display For First Time

Museum gets a whole new exhibition.

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The Art Deco Masterpiece That Is Surbiton Railway Station

Pearly gateway to London.

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11 Oddities To Spot On Portobello Road

Paddington connections, and the road's first antique shop.

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Visit The "Rickroll Bridge" Where Never Gonna Give You Up Was Filmed

Rick Astley woz ere.

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Chance To Ride A 1930s Tube Train

Special 160th anniversary event.

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Quiz: 50 Challenging Questions About London History

Can you beat the winning score of 42/50?

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Climb Into A Dome Of The Old Royal Naval College

A chance to visit a Wren masterpiece.

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The Waterloo Clock: London's Most Romantic Meeting Place?

"Meet me under the clock."