Month: October 2024

If you want to rank the legendary burial places in Britain that have provoked the most speculation, Boudica’s grave will easily rank in the top three. One of the most persistent hypotheses is that the legendary queen of the Iceni tribe, who defied the Roman Empire, lies under King’s Cross station. While the story is…

Have you ever visited the small, cosy Italian restaurant “Giorgo” on Lime Street? It is a great place to catch a breather and grab a bite, and a favourite stop whenever I roam central London. But what if I told you that on that very place almost two thousand years ago stood the most imposing…

The Jewel Tower, a small but historically significant landmark in the heart of Westminster, London, often flies under the radar of tourists and locals alike. This unassuming building, constructed in the 14th century, is one of the few remnants of the medieval Palace of Westminster that survived centuries of change, destruction, and transformation. It once…

London’s skyline might look like the cover of a sci-fi novel, but it will not take you long to find the traces of its two-millennia-long urban history. The bustling capital of Roman Britannia lost much of its lustre in the Dark Ages, but it still attracted the attention of the Vikings and the Normans after…

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase Caesar in Britain? Most casual people would probably answer the hilarious movies about Asterix and Obelix. History aficionados will likely discuss Caesar’s abortive attacks on the island – one of his few strategic errors during the Gallic campaigns. However, an unforeseen…

If you ever happen to pass along the Gherkin, you surely have noticed the dark grey sarcophagus with the Latin inscription on its side. You might have mistaken it for a monument of sorts, and in a way, it is—a monument to a mystery. One that came to light in the 1990s was a mystery…

This article explores the historical trajectory of the Thames Ammunition Works located in Slade Green, Erith. It details the site’s pre-industrial use, the foundation and operations of the factory, significant incidents, and its impact on the local community. The study also captures the legacy of the site, its transformation post-closure, and the lasting social and…