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London’s Camelot: The History Behind Barnet’s Long-Forgotten Camlet Moat

What is the most enduring – and beloved – English folklore myth? You don’t have to be a historian to point to King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. However, in most cases, the Arthurian legends take us to the western part of the Isles – to Wales and Somerset. London is…

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London History Guardians

The Southwark Cathedral: Trying to Unpack the Historical Facts Around the 606 AD Claim

London is a city layered with history, where streets, buildings, and even churches are wrapped in stories of the past. From the monumental Westminster Abbey to the smaller but equally significant churches like St Helen Bishopsgate and St Bride’s, many of these sacred sites carry claims that stretch back over a thousand years. Some of…

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How To Meet A Blue Whale In London: The Fascinating Story of Barnet’s Whalebones

Encountering a blue whale in open waters is among the most awesome things a person can experience. Seeing these gentle giants glide through the depths puts things in perspective unlike anything else in the world. But seeing a blue whale in London – now that’s something you wouldn’t expect to hear. And yet you can…

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