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Charles James Napier

Charles James Napier was born in the Palace of Whitehall in London in August 1782 into a military family. Aged 12 … More

Charles James Napier, statues and memorials in London

Kensington Palace (1): The History

When William and Mary arrived in England in 1689 to take the throne they purchased Nottingham House in the village … More

Kensington Palace

London Churches: St Mary Woolnooth

It is thought that this has been a site of worship for over 2000 years as excavations have revealed the presence … More

St Mary Woolnooth

Statues and Monuments: Albert Memorial

The memorial, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who had died in … More

Albert Memorial, statues and memorials in London

London Churches: St Martin Orgar

All that remains of the church of St Martin Orgar in the city of London is it’s bell tower.  The … More

St Martin Orgar

Statues and Monuments: Michael Faraday

Michael faraday was born in Southwark London in 1791. He received only a basic education before going to work at a … More

Michael Faraday, statues and memorials in London

London Churches: St Olave’s

St Olave’s church no longer exists and today is an open space in Silver St in the city of London. … More

St Olave

Statues and Monuments: Firefighters Memorial

The Firefighters Memorial is opposite the south side of St. Paul’s Cathedral . The Cathedral has often been depicted surrounded … More

statues and memorials in London

London Churches: St Benet

St Benet is a small church which stands in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral. Since 1879 it has been … More

London, St Benet

Bunhill Fields

    Bunhill fields is an open space and former burial ground just north of the city of London, in the … More

Bunhill Fields, Daniel Defoe, John Bunyan, William Blake

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