St Pancras Station under construction c. 1867. The single span roof, shown was the world's largest unsupported roof when the station opened in 1868. #LondonHistoryDay
In the early #18thcentury Leicester Sq was a key centre of political operations. Both George II (as Prince of Wales) & his heir Prince Frederick resided at Leicester House & it was from there that George III's new regime was planned by Princess Augusta & Ld Bute
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Today is #LondonHistoryDay so I thought I would trawl my archives and share this startling comparison view of the London Skyline, taken in 1955 and as it is today. It's the same view towards St Paul's Cathedral from Waterloo Bridge.
David Ghilchik's Out of the Ruins of Cripplegate shows the post-war rebuilding of London. The rainbow and title imbue the painting with a quiet sense of hope, hinting at the city's resilience. The artwork was part of our 2019 exhibition, #ArchitectureofLondon . #LondonHistoryDay
Let’s take a moment of Medieval Wonder - Old London Bridge!
Built between 1176 and 1209, it was the first to be built in stone and masterminded by Peter of Colechurch. What I give to go back and walk across that bridge! (pic a model 😃) #LondonHistoryDay
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Did you know that six pioneering women from the capital's history have inspired the names of our Tunnel Boring Machines to dig London's #supersewer ?
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Temple to Temple Bar Gatehouse - A Tale of Two Cities?
Follow the route from the City of Westminster to the City of London passing Temple Bar between Strand & Fleet St
Tour for #LondonHistoryDay 31st May now on sale !
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#LondonHistoryDay - The Queehithe Mosaic, a mosaic timeline of London’s history, from the Roman invasion to the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics of 2012.
Dido Elizabeth Belle married in December 1793 round the corner from our museum at St George's, Hanover Square. She was one of the first non-white members of the gentry, and with London in the background, is pictured here next to Lady Elizabeth Murray #LondonHistoryDay
This is the first photograph of the interior of the Palm House, taken in 1847 when the building was still under construction 🌴 The two men in the middle of the photograph are believed to be William Hooker (Kew's First Director) & his son Joseph Hooker. #LondonHistoryDay
#LondonHistoryDay #britishmuseum When British Museum had its own tube station in Holborn. It closed in 1933. #londonunderground
It’s #London HistoryDay ! From fascinating museums to incredible green spaces, there’s so much rich history to explore in #London . 🙌
Here’s some #NationalLottery supported heritage you can visit to celebrate today. (1/6)
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The original Golden Hinde was on display in Deptford as possibly the first museum ship until the mid-17th century.
The Golden Hinde reconstruction was built in the 1970s, she has been berthed in St Mary Overie Dock since 1996 welcoming visitors.
It's #LondonHistoryDay ! Mudlarker Lara Maiklem FSA - The London Mudlark talks about the hidden histories of London we can discover in the Thames.
Here's a 15th-century view of the Tower of London and London Bridge for #LondonHistoryDay
And check out our blogpost for views of medieval St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and other famous landmarks.
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The Houses of Parliament clock, commonly known as Big Ben, started keeping time #onthisday 160 years ago.
The nickname is often used for the iconic tower, but it was first given to the clock's Great Bell, which weighs over 13 tons 🔔 #LondonHistoryDay ow.ly/Rffn30oRmnA
