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Ben Gosling finds out more about this hidden gem in the heart of Clerkenwell
St Luke's Community History Group members have been researching the history of Exmouth Market and collecting stories from local residents of their memories of...
The permanent statue by artist Marcia Bennett-Male honouring the story of the 17th Century black well keeper Mary Woolaston was unveiled at Calthorpe Community...
Find out more about Dan Chatterton and his Atheistic Communist Scorcher at the first event next week…
With funding from the London Museum’s Community Associates programme, The Peel has been delving into its rich heritage.
We‘re very excited to announce an exciting and restorative line-up for the Black Mary’s Pleasure Garden event on 28th June 1-9pm at Calthorpe Community Gardens.
Discover Clerkenwell’s watery origins at this drop-in open afternoon.
The Black Mary Project, curated by multi-disciplinary artist Gaylene Gould, launches a day of community celebration, art, and ritual in London.
Join art historian Emma Davis for a lunchtime talk next month, uncovering the traces of Islington's famous artist residents.
EC1 Echo had a guided tour of the new exhibition at the Postal Museum, before it opened to the public on Saturday 5th April.
Matt Brown of history newsletter Londonist: Time Machine explores some forgotten features of Clerkenwell with the help of an old map he’s colouring in.
A day of events in celebration of International Women’s Day
Londoners’ views about how they coped with life in the city during the Blitz will be explored in a free exhibition at The London Archives.
The Postal Museum's new exhibition, Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean, exposes how 19th century British postal services profited from and...
Our latest round up of Finsbury Winter Warmer events for you to enjoy this week!
Local tour guide Jonathan Wober of London On The Ground describes how he created two women’s history walks, both of which are scheduled in Women’s History...
Find out how Clerkenwell became the gin capital of the world; and enjoy some fantastic live jazz...
Museum at Dickens’s only surviving London home unveils unseen items and greatest treasures for major centenary exhibition.
London's Lost Pubs is a brand new book that fondly remembers the many establishments that have disappeared in the capital.
Join in LGBT History Month 2025!
This year's series of free events in Finsbury is bigger and more exciting than ever...
This year marks the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s first visit to London, an event of special significance for St Bartholomew the Great.
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