Subject Types

Cannon in Gunpowder Square

We can find no information on the history of this place nor reason for the presence of the cannon.

Place, Other

St Clement Danes well

Place, Food & Drink

Unity Theatre

Unity Theatre grew out of the agitprop street theatre in the East End of London in the early 1930's. The theatre, a converted chapel, was destroyed by fire in 1975.

Place, Theatre

Hampstead Heath

For the history of this beautiful place go to: external site.

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

Queen's College

The Queen's college site is a lively site and provides some history. Catherine Mansfield was a student at Queen's College. 'My college life, which is such a vivid and detailed memory in one way, ...

Place, Education

Salisbury Court Playhouse

Built by Richard Gunnell and William Blagrove. The picture source website gives a lot of information.

Place, Theatre

The Brick Kilns, Somers Town

Place, Industry

Church of the Assumption & St Gregory

The last remaining 'embassy chapel' as explained at Caroline's Miscellany and at Ian Visits.  Built in the early 18th century.  Following damage in the Gordon Riots this was rebuilt in 1790.

Place, Religion

Fountain Court

Named after the Fountain Tavern which it contained, Fountain Court was built over by Savoy Buildings in 1883.  In 1827 William Blake died at 3 Fountain Court, now part of the Savoy Hotel.   Lawrenc...

Place, Other

White Conduit

Originally part of the water supply to the Greyfriars Monastery, Newgate Street. See British History 1 and British History 2 for details. The same water was also used to supply Charterhouse from th...

Place, Food & Drink