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All you need to know about London's Thames Barrier on its 40th anniversary

The Thames Barrier has prevented London from flooding over 200 times, protecting numerous landmarks, but challenges as climate change looms.

The Thames Barrier was completed in 1982 and has been vital in safeguarding London from flooding since its operation began in 1983. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

London

Police vehicles to remember from pushbikes to 'jam sandwich' cars

The first police motorbike in the UK was introduced in 1921, marking a pivotal shift in law enforcement transportation methods. [ more ]

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2 French Toast Recipes to Make Mother's Day Brunch Unforgettable

French toast, with a rich history and various adaptations, was originally a way to utilize stale bread but evolved into a delicacy with costly ingredients. [ more ]

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1 week ago

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Wealthy California town's resorts are auctioning off historic art

Historic artwork from California resorts up for auction, including pieces by notable artists like Francis McComas. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

2 weeks ago

Design

Baroque guardhouse's floating concrete cube in Dresden holds vast avant-garde gift

A new exhibition space, archive, and research center, the Archive of the Avant-Garde in Dresden, blends history with modernity to celebrate the visionary body of thought of the 20th century. [ more ]

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5 days ago

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The Greenwich 'Arts & Crafts' home with style inspired by William Morris

Rare Arts & Crafts property from 1907 listed for 1,875,000 in Greenwich embodies the unique charm and tradition of the architecture movement. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Miami

Have you seen this giant arch off a Miami highway? Take a look at the quirky landmark

South Florida has its own version of St. Louis' famous arch, the Sunshine State Arch in Miami Gardens. [ more ]

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See inside one of the legendary Isokon flats

Experience the minimalist urban living of Isokon Flats in north London firsthand by attending occasional public tours offered by a resident volunteer. [ more ]

BBC News

6 days ago

London

Was this the worst organised Eurovision ever?

Eurovision in the capital featured technician strikes, miming accusations, and poor organization in 1977. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

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The odd reason why you must stand on the right on escalators in London

Standing on the right of an escalator is a golden rule in London. [ more ]

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15 Things To Do In The City Of London To Make The Most Out Of Our Iconic Square Mile

London vs The City of London: Distinct entities.

Top attractions in The City of London. [ more ]

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All you need to know about London's Thames Barrier on its 40th anniversary

Police vehicles to remember from pushbikes to 'jam sandwich' cars

2 French Toast Recipes to Make Mother's Day Brunch Unforgettable

Wealthy California town's resorts are auctioning off historic art

Baroque guardhouse's floating concrete cube in Dresden holds vast avant-garde gift

The Greenwich 'Arts & Crafts' home with style inspired by William Morris

Have you seen this giant arch off a Miami highway? Take a look at the quirky landmark

See inside one of the legendary Isokon flats

Was this the worst organised Eurovision ever?

The odd reason why you must stand on the right on escalators in London

15 Things To Do In The City Of London To Make The Most Out Of Our Iconic Square Mile

The role of London as a global hub in commodity trading

A portal to a new world': when the Trocadero was the centre of the video game universe

The Tottenham High Cross

Barbara Megson obituary

DINH Q. LE (1968-2024)

Quantum leap: how a decade of NFTs has changed digital art

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: April 2024

Coral Gables used to look like that? See for yourself with these photos from decades ago

Remember when downtown Miami looked like this? See the proof. Recognize anything?

Milestones: April 3, 2024

Our world in photos: April 1

Milestones: March 27, 2024

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Pulitzer Prizes 2024: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists

It's Not Just This Year's Met Gala Theme. All Art Is About the Passage of Time

Insight! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the top five masterpieces in the National Gallery

A Different Kind of Colonial Story

The Ever-Presence of Mythology on Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula

I spent years studying American communism. Here's what I learned | Maurice Isserman

By the numbers: Everything you need to know ahead of Bruins-Maple Leafs Game 7

'4 men who changed the world:' Beatles documentary 'Let It Be' gets new life on Disney+

Nell Irvin Painter's Chronicles of Freedom

Beyonce Is Boldly Defying Country's Stereotypes

Champions League final early look: Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund?

Britain's Eurovision Song Contest entries: what happened next?

31 amazing AAPI LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know

Golden Gate Business Association Timeline - San Francisco Bay Times

Why did conservatives abandon their own anti-trans bill?

Top 10 Games Set in and around Paris

Nintendo promises Nintendo Museum will open this fall in Kyoto

The 15 (ish) greatest UK video game magazines of all time

Me & My Car: Roy Orbison said to have once owned '34 Bentley in Alamo

Ukraine: Kharkiv's strategic importance DW 05/14/2024

Opinion: Russian Jehovah's Witnesses remain devout despite facing bans

Unbound Gravel past winners 2024

RideLondon Classique past winners

Book Review: 'Challenger' is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedy

Aston Villa reach Champions League for first time

US: Virginia school board restores Confederate names DW 05/10/2024

Hamilton Hall Has a Long History of Student Takeovers

15 Fun and Fabulous Facts Most People Don't Know About New York City

Players with 50 or more international goals

UEFA Champions League: 5 Most Successful Teams In QFs

New York City's Urban Winemaking Renaissance Is Here

Move Over, Willamette: Southern Oregon Pinot Noir Is Taking the Stage

Brooklyn Cocktail - A Pre-Prohibition Gem

They Used to Award Olympic Medals for Art?

The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing review earthly paradise

Closets are for cowboy boots: A tribute to David Mixner

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 5/1/24

What to Eat at Goose Island's Salt Shed Brewpub

First post: A history of online public messaging

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Are We All Really Supposed to Wear Cargo Pants?

Quiz! Can you name every single La Liga champion ever?

Readers reply: why do we wear underwear and when did we start doing so?

Juventus and the Coppa Italia: A Love Affair

University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest

Paris' World-Famous Cabaret Club Moulin Rouge Loses Its Windmill Sails Overnight

Unlock Your Most Innovative Ideas With These 3 Mental Models | Entrepreneur

Hidden San Francisco Walking Tours | SoMa

Free Film Screening: Stonebreakers w/ Q&A (CCSF)

This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes the 16th player in history to strikeout 3,000 batters

'I think we owe them.' Kings eager to flip the script with Oilers in NHL playoffs

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Have Gunners ever won away at German giants?

How The Dodgers & MLB Are Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day 2024

This Day In Dodgers History: Dodgertown Lease Signed With City Of Vero Beach

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