Blue plaque on the London house which hid famous future author from debt collectors
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In the summer of 1832 a house in Highgate became a haven for The Dickens family who were fleeing the patriarch's debts.
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Celebs love a town hall wedding – but which London venue ranks best?
Sir Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa and Charli xcx have helped to popularise the town hall wedding but which of London's historic buildings are the most popular to get hitched?
The orphaned bear sent for safekeeping to London Zoo who inspired an iconic character
Canadian black bear Winnipeg captured hearts in London Zoo when she went to live their during World War One. Here's the story of she inspired iconic character Winnie-the-Pooh.
The orphaned bear sent for safekeeping to London Zoo who inspired an iconic character
Canadian black bear Winnipeg captured hearts in London Zoo when she went to live their during World War One. Here's the story of she inspired iconic character Winnie-the-Pooh.
The lost London chocolate shop founded by refugees and loved by the Queen Mother
Ackermans Chocolates stood for 50 years in Goldhurst Terrace, Hampstead and won a royal warrant from the Queen Mother who loved their confectionery.
The lost London chocolate shop founded by refugees and loved by the Queen Mother
Ackermans Chocolates stood for 50 years in Goldhurst Terrace, Hampstead and won a royal warrant from the Queen Mother who loved their confectionery.
The derelict London bell foundry which cast an icon of American freedom and Big Ben
Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast Big Ben and the Liberty Bell but closed in 2017 and now faces an uncertain future.
The derelict London bell foundry which cast an icon of American freedom and Big Ben
Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast Big Ben and the Liberty Bell but closed in 2017 and now faces an uncertain future.
The lost London train line that became the capital’s longest nature reserve
The ghost platforms of Crouch End station were altered in 1935 amid plans for a Northern line branch but nowadays they are part of the Parkland Walk.
The lost London train line that became the capital’s longest nature reserve
The ghost platforms of Crouch End station were altered in 1935 amid plans for a Northern line branch but nowadays they are part of the Parkland Walk.