The Curious Origins of the Charlton Horn Fair: A Blend of History and Speculation

Yesterday (Sunday 15th October) was the 2023 edition of the Charlton Horn fair: Today, the Charlton Horn Fair has evolved into a family-friendly celebration, but its origins continues to intrigue, as they mostly remain a mystery, blending legends and historical events.  And some of the theories explaining how it came to be are much less […]

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Saint Botolph in The City

Unveiling London’s Forgotten Patron For those who have spent any time working in the City of London, you might have noticed or wondered about the numerous references to Saint Botolph in street and church names. There’s St. Botolph Street, St. Botolph Row, Botolph Lane, and Botolph Alley. Furthermore, there are not one, not two, but

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Benjamin Franklin

The Statesman, the Surgeon and the Bones in the Basement… A Surprising London Tale As a London licensed taxi driver, I’ve had my fair share of encounters with the city’s rich history. One such encounter occurred on Craven Street, just a stone’s throw from what is regarded as the centre of London, Charing Cross. My

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Freddie Mercury: 1500 items from his London home to be auctioned in September

32 years after Freddie Mercury’s death, the London auction house Sotheby’s is set to auction 1500 items that belonged to him. These objects have been on display since August 4th at 35 New Bond Street. The brilliant singer, pianist, and interpreter of “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a prolific collector. He amassed a quantity of valuable furniture,

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The Knollys Rose Ceremony

is taking place very soon! This year’s ceremony will be On Monday 19 June 2023, at 10:40 am To be exact… A Tradition Dating Back To Medieval Times The City of London is a wonderful mix of new and old, the latest high tech financial wizardry cheek by jowl with some of the oldest, and

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