Once the largest enclosed docks in the world, the London Docks were constructed in Wapping in the early 19th century.
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10 historic London docks…4. West India Docks…
A complex of three docks located on the Isle of Dogs, the West India Docks were founded more than 200 years ago and in recent decades have been redeveloped as the financial centre of Canary Wharf.
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10 historic London docks…3. Greenland Dock…
The oldest riverside wet dock in London (and for many years the largest), the origins of the expansive Greenland Dock in Rotherhithe go back to the late 17th century.
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10 historic London docks…2. St Katharine Docks…
Located just to the east of the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks were opened in 1828 following the demolition of more than 1,000 houses along with a brewery and what was left of the medieval St Katharine’s Hospital.
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10 London mysteries – A recap…
10 London mysteries…10. Who was Jack the Ripper?
Linked to the brutal slayings of at least five women in the later half of 1888, the identity of Jack the Ripper is London’s most infamous mystery and one which continues to fuel speculation – and make headlines – more than 130 years later.
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10 London mysteries…9. The “Beast of Sydenham”…
A black cat the size of a labrador? The first sighting of the panther-like creature – which later became known as the Beast of Sydenham, was first reported in south-east London in 2002.
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10 London mysteries – 8. The Ceremony of the Rendering of the Quit Rents…
Every year an ancient ceremony takes place in the City of London which, thanks to the passing of time, has become somewhat shrouded in mystery.
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10 London mysteries – 7. The mysterious pyramid of St Anne’s Limehouse…
On first glance, this stone pyramid standing in the churchyard of St Anne’s Limehouse appears to be a grave marker or tomb, albeit a rather unusual one.
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10 London mysteries – 6. The disappearance of Edward V and his brother Richard…
The disappearance of King Edward V and his brother, Richard, Duke of York, after being last seen in the Tower of London is one of London’s most famous mysteries. And while it’s one we’ve written about before, we thought we’d take a look at the recent announcement that new evidence had been found in the matter.
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2024 in review – 12 of our most popular posts: 4 to 1…
The wait is over and here’s the final four in our countdown…
4. 10 atmospheric ruins in London – 8. Coldharbour Gate…
3. What’s in a name?…Basinghall Street…
2. 10 atmospheric ruins in London – 4. Spitalfields Charnel House…
1. London Explained – The Common Cryer and Sergeant-at-Arms…
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2024 in review – 12 of our most popular posts: 8 to 5…
2024 in review – 12 of our most popular posts: 12 to 9…
To mark the end of 2024, we’re taking a look at some of our most read posts during the past year*. So without further ado…
12. 10 significant (and historic) London trees…7. D-Day Tree…
11. 10 significant (and historic) London trees…8. The Old Lions…
10. What’s in a name?…Barons Court…
9. 10 atmospheric ruins in London – 7. London Wall, Noble Street
* The calculation is based on the number of people that clicked on the post URL (it doesn’t include people who read the post on the main page). So it’s an indication rather than a decisive list!
10 London mysteries – 5. The St Pancras walrus…
Archaeologists were excavating the former St Pancras Old Church burial ground ahead of the expansion of St Pancras Railway Station to accommodate the Eurostar in 2003 when they came across a rather unusual coffin.
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10 London mysteries – 4. How did King Henry VI die?
The Tower of London is known for many mysteries – the most famous, perhaps, being the fate of the two ‘Princes in the Tower’. But among the other mysterious deaths which took place behind the closed doors of the fortress is the death of the deposed King Henry VI.
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10 London mysteries – 3. Where is Boudicca buried?
The location of Queen Boudicca’s grave has remained a mystery for almost 2,000 years and, dare we say it (yes, thinking of you, King Richard III), is likely to remain so.
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10 London mysteries – 2. Who was Jimmy Garlick?
This week we look at a mysterious mummified figure who was “discovered” in the vaults beneath the floor of St James Garlickhythe in the 1850s.
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10 London mysteries – 1. The murder of Robert Pakington…
London’s rich layers of history has left its fair share of mysteries and in this series we’re going to take a look at 10, some well-known and others, such as this first one, less so…
First up, it’s a 500-year-old murder mystery. The victim was Robert Pakington, an MP and prominent member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, who is often said to be the first victim to be murdered with a handgun.
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10 towers with a history in London – A recap…
10 towers with a history in London – 10. The ‘Lollard’s Tower’, Lambeth Palace…
This 15th century tower can be found at the north-west corner of Lambeth Palace, London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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