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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Writing

Bicentenary appeal seeks to move Byron memorial to prominent site in London's Hyde Park

The appeal to move Lord Byron's late-Victorian memorial highlights the ongoing effort to honor the poet's legacy. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

This is what those little green huts in London's streets are used for

London's green huts are actually cabmen's shelters built for cabbies in the Victorian era.
The Cabmen's Shelter Fund was founded in 1875 with the help of MPs and philanthropists to provide shelter and hot food to drivers. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's last unprotected cabmen's shelter gets heritage protection

Cabmen's shelters in London served as rest stops for cab drivers during the horse-drawn era.
Established to prevent cab drivers from drinking in pubs, the shelters still retain their original purpose. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England

Historic significance of London's green cab shelters recognized by Historic England
Cabmen's shelters serve as unique relics preserving the history of the horse-drawn age in London. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Writing

I Got Help for My Insomnia From a Dead Writer With A Singular Mind

Insomnia can be seen as an opportunity for creative activities rather than just an affliction.
Lewis Carroll's Guide for Insomniacs offers whimsical ways to pass sleepless hours, emphasizing the value of wakefulness for creativity. [ more ]
Londonist
3 months ago
London

Your London Reading List: The Best Non-Fiction Books

A comprehensive list of the best non-fiction books about London suggested by readers.
Books covering various aspects of London's history, architecture, and unique features. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Writing

Bicentenary appeal seeks to move Byron memorial to prominent site in London's Hyde Park

The appeal to move Lord Byron's late-Victorian memorial highlights the ongoing effort to honor the poet's legacy. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

This is what those little green huts in London's streets are used for

London's green huts are actually cabmen's shelters built for cabbies in the Victorian era.
The Cabmen's Shelter Fund was founded in 1875 with the help of MPs and philanthropists to provide shelter and hot food to drivers. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's last unprotected cabmen's shelter gets heritage protection

Cabmen's shelters in London served as rest stops for cab drivers during the horse-drawn era.
Established to prevent cab drivers from drinking in pubs, the shelters still retain their original purpose. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England

Historic significance of London's green cab shelters recognized by Historic England
Cabmen's shelters serve as unique relics preserving the history of the horse-drawn age in London. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Writing

I Got Help for My Insomnia From a Dead Writer With A Singular Mind

Insomnia can be seen as an opportunity for creative activities rather than just an affliction.
Lewis Carroll's Guide for Insomniacs offers whimsical ways to pass sleepless hours, emphasizing the value of wakefulness for creativity. [ more ]
Londonist
3 months ago
London

Your London Reading List: The Best Non-Fiction Books

A comprehensive list of the best non-fiction books about London suggested by readers.
Books covering various aspects of London's history, architecture, and unique features. [ more ]
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
7 months ago
London

This is what the unsuspecting green huts in London are used for

London's green huts, also known as Cabmen's shelters, were built in the Victorian era to provide shelter for cabbies.
There are still at least 13 green huts in use across London today.
The green huts were created by George Armstrong, who noticed cabbies seeking shelter in pubs during bad weather. [ more ]
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