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A Grim View Inside Newgate Prison in the 1890s
There are very few photos of Newgate prison on the net. The most commonly reproduced ones come from a late Victorian book, Queen’s...

Peter Berthoud
May 29, 2012


The Annual London Heatwave 1920s style
In 1928 an anonymous writer noted that: "London's annual heat wave is always forgotten by the next year. According to Londoners it rains...

Peter Berthoud
May 25, 2012


A Fine New Companion in The City of London
There are countless books on The City of London but a new title improves upon so many that have gone before. "The City of London: A...

Peter Berthoud
May 19, 2012


Bird’s-Eye View Maps of Victorian London
In 1880 Herbert Fry published London a handbook for Victorian visitors. The popular book ran to many editions. A major factor for its...

Peter Berthoud
May 8, 2012


Sean Henry Sculpture at Economist Plaza
British sculptor Sean Henry has just installed three, larger than life figures to coincide with a new gallery show. The first, Seated...

Peter Berthoud
May 4, 2012
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