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27 fun and interesting facts about London’s history

TikTok account Look Up London is sharing videos of walking around London and telling hidden history behind various sites, ...
Hyperallergic

London's History, Washed Up on the Shores of the Thames

Anyone who’s ever done a bit of beachcombing knows the thrill of finding something hidden in the sand. But for mudlarks — a term that refers to people who hunt for rare objects along the shores of the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Shakespeare’s House in London Was Lost to History. A Scholar Discovered a Map in the Archives That Revealed Its Exact Location

The Bard purchased the property three years before his death in 1616. Had he hoped to spend more time in the city where he ...
Forbes

Where To Find London’s Literary History: From Shakespeare To Dickens

London, a city steeped in literary history, boasts numerous sites that hold unique and fascinating experiences for literature lovers. Here's a guide to 20 of the most captivating literary sites in ...