Fish & Schists*

The Incredible Life of Mary Anning (1799 – 1847) Are you familiar with the name ? Unless you are an historian, a palaeontologist or a geologist, or you live in Lyme Regis, on the south coast of England, why should you? Because despite her incredible contributions, Mary Anning’s name was largely forgotten, a mere footnote in the

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The Mystery of the Blue Gate

What do a Royal Park, King Edward VII and a Tube Station have in Common? A Royal Park Whether you are a visitor in London or working in the neighbourhood, you cannot have missed noticing the beautiful, ornate blue gate to Green Park on Piccadilly, near Green Park Station. It’s never open, be it for

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Towering Over the Thames

The Grand Opening of Tower Bridge On the 30th June 1894, London witnessed a momentous occasion – the grand opening of Tower Bridge. A Victorian Marvel of Engineering This iconic landmark wasn’t just a bridge; this marvel of Victorian engineering was a symbol of progress, innovation, and the city’s ever-growing stature. The story of Tower

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Mayhem in Mayfair (or not)

Mayfair is one of London’s poshest districts and near the heart of it lies Grosvenor Square, one of London’s largest garden squares. Flats here regularly change hands for around £20 million and one apartment here was sold for over £110 million in 2020. The square lies within the prestigious Grosvenor Estate owned by one of

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April 1st, April Fool’s Day

April 1st, a day of playful pranks, hoaxes, and laughter (sometimes!) – that’s April Fool’s Day! While the exact origins of the tradition remain unclear, some theories trace it back to medieval Europe. There’s a possibility it’s linked to the shift from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century, where those who

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