#london-history

#london-history

On the border of Hackney and Islington, on the line where the two boroughs connect, lies Blackstock Road, arguably London's most interesting street. A short walk from the Arsenal Emirates Stadium and home to all the food options and pubs you could ever need - from Kurdish naan bread at Baban's Naan, to about a dozen sports pubs, and chilled reds at Top Cuvée - Blackstock Road is a magnetic field to tote bag hoarders, Paul Mescal dupes, Matty Matheson wannabes, and Arsenal fans alike.

London has been through some serious change in its lifetime. Founded by the Romans in 43 AD, the capital's 2,000 year history has seen the city go through plagues, fires, industrialisation, the Blitz, and the tech boom. Now a new photo book has revealed London's lost and secret histories. To be published on November 23, Panoramas of Lost London: Work, Wealth, Poverty and Change 1870-1945, features more than 300 black and white photos, 60 of which have never been seen before, showing London in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Fanny Wilkinson worked hard for many years to design public gardens, making green spaces and fresh drinking water available for all to enjoy, and it's an absolute pleasure to know that my sculpture will help to commemorate her pioneering professionalism.

The Great Fire of London was a pivotal event in the city’s history, illustrating the devastating impact of urban fires on densely populated areas.

Percy Circus was one of the last areas in this part of London to be developed, showcasing a unique collection of Victorian houses, albeit slightly different due to various builders' designs.