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Articles on various facets of London and its people.

London's Movers & Shakers

Behind the vibrant, majestic visage of modern London lies a complex hierarchy of people. Meet them here.

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On the 2nd of September 1666, a small fire was accidentally started in a bakery in Pudding Lane. Over the next four days it spread across the City of London . When it was finally put out, only one fifth of the city was left standing.

The Great Plague

In the summer of 1665 London suffered an outbreak of the bubonic plague. It was brought to London by rats on board the ships that brought goods from overseas. The plague spread rapidly and once infected, the chances of survival were very slim.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

'Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot...' or so the rhyme goes. Every year on the fifth of November the residents of this green and pleasant land celebrate the execution of Guy Fawkes.

The Household Division

The Household Division is made up of 2 regiments of Household Cavalry, and 5 regiments of Foot Guards. They are responsible for the safety and protection of the Sovereign. The Foot Guards wear distinctive scarlet tunics and tall black fur caps known as bearskins.

Jack The Ripper

In 1888 London was gripped in terror by a most hideous serial killer, known as Jack the Ripper. He was also known as The Whitechapel Murderer, although he stalked a wider area, from Whitechapel to the edge of the City of London by Liverpool Street station.

Little Dorrit's Church

Just down the road from Southwark Cathedral, along traffic strewn Borough High Street and away from any tourist route you'll find the pretty church of St. George the Martyr. St George the Martyr is one of the ancient parishes of Southwark and probably the first church in London to be dedicated to St George.

London Markets

An addition to the Farmers' Markets now setting up all over the country, including London, there are the more traditional markets, some of them long-established. The famous Greenwich Market which was established by Royal Charter in 1849 and remains London's best source for hand crafted items and trinkets.

London's Town Crier

For over 25 years Peter Moore, a Freeman of the City of London has been appointed as London's very own Town Crier. He leads a very diverse life, one moment leading a parade, the next opening a school fete or welcoming visitors to London.

London's Ghosts

An article by the Eminent London Ghosthunter, Dr Hendrik Mangor A.S.D. C.D.M. & bar London is said to be the most haunted city in the world! A place of uncouth gargoyles, leering pettifoggers, absurd manifestations and queer goings-on.

Lord Mayor's Show

If you are planning a visit to the United Kingdom for the first time, would you expect to fit in a touch of pageantry into your hectic schedule, but have no idea of where to see it? On the other hand, have you already visited London but found your thirst for British ceremonial not quite satisfied by the Changing of the Guard.