The history of All Hallows dates back to Saxon times when a small wooden church was built here by … More
Category: Post medieval history
Tynemouth Priory and Castle (3)
In the late 19th century the site was used for Army barracks, but this ceased when some of the blocks … More
Statues and Memorials in London: William Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck
William (also known as George) Bentinck (1802-1848) was the second son of the 4th Duke of Portland. After he had … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Duke of Cumberland
Prince William, Duke of Cumberland was born in 1721.The third son of King George II he joined the army in … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Bear Fountain
These bears are found in Kensington Gardens where they sit atop a water fountain built in 1939 to commemorate the … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Virginia Settlers
This monument which stands alongside the River Thames on the north shore between at Blackwall commemorates the three ships which … More
When the Thames Came to a Standstill: Frost Fairs on the Thames
Originally posted on Travelusion:
Between 1309 and 1814, the river Thames froze twenty three times. This ice was thick enough…
Northe Fort (4)
The final stage in the history of Northe Fort was during the second world war. Both Portland and Weymouth harbours … More
Northe Fort (3)
The enclosure of the casements and the relocation of the guns to the ramparts of the fort was accompanied by … More
Northe Fort (2)
The fortress was commisioned in 1872. The guns were housed in casements in the fortress wall protected by steel and … More
