Carolineld
Mostly historical, mostly London blog with art, ghost signs and various visits elsewhere.
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Holiday
I'm on holiday! I'd like to be so organised that I have a vacation's worth of in-depth posts prepared, but I'm barely organised enough to make it to the airport. Read more
Posted on 18 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Landes De Cojoux
Let's make another Sunday visit to Brittany, this time to the amazing prehistoric monuments of Cojoux.Brittany is rich in neolithic remains, and on Monday I... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY -
A Deptford Whale
Whales in the Thames are not unknown, but they're certainly unusual. When one swam up the river a few years ago, the media followed its every move. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
On the Demon Drink
If lectures on malt liquors and fermentation interest you, it may seem a pity that this particular series happened back in 1838. Read more
Posted on 14 April 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Cartier Circle
Among the art scattered around Canary Wharf is a relatively new addition at the east entrance. The focal point of a landscaping project completed last year is... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2011 ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
From the Archives: the Black Friar
Where better to spend a Sunday than with the Black Friars? These particular monks are especially cheerful as they're to be found at one of London's most... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY, RELIGION -
Middlesex Hospital Chapel
One of the odder sights visible from the BT Tower is the former Middlesex Hospital. Most of the buildings have disappeared, leaving an expanse of bare ground; i... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Inside BT Tower
For many Londoners, the BT Tower is one of our most frustrating landmarks. Originally housing a revolving restaurant, it has been firmly closed to the public fo... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL -
Green Light for Wolverhampton
I won't pretend that this is the most scenic view of Wolverhampton: it isn't. However, it does have historic significance, because you're looking at the site... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2011 HISTORY -
From the Archives: the Devil's Rock
It's been a little while since I've posted about Brittany, so with the spring weather back this seems a good time to return to one of my favourite walks there. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL -
Digital Discoveries
One of the joys of researching history online is the sheer range of resources available. At two events today, I discovered two very different websites -both... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
'These Look Fit Enough!'
Women's football was hugely popular in Britain in the first part of the twentieth century. It had had a shaky start: while an England-Scotland international in... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Tower Bridge Behind the Scenes
The bascules of Tower Bridge are currently stationary. As part of the current renovation, the bridge will not be lifted until early April - unfortunate for... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL -
From the Archives: Wilton's Music Hall
Wilton's is one of London's hidden treasures, a rare music hall survival. Last year I visited for its 150th birthday celebrations; this year, a biography of... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL -
When Bollards Go Bad
This bollard at Poplar Dock Cut appears to have erupted drunkenly out of the pavement. It lurches insolently, chippings scattered at its feet. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Lloyd's Four Elements
Last week, I shared the image of a pig from the 'four elements' bas reliefs in Lime Street. Created in the 1950s for the then-Lloyd's of London building, they... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Charlton House
As I promised in the visit to Charlton village, here's a look at Charlton House. It has the air of a National Trust property, but is in fact owned by the... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Pig Tales
No guesses yet on the whereabouts of this London pig, so here are a couple of clues:- She's in the City of London;- She's part of the 'earth' group on reliefs... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
From the Archives: London Stone
Two years after I wrote about the London Stone, it is still imprisoned in its Cannon Street cage. Surely it deserves better treatment than this!Imprisoned in a... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Spitalfields Cigars
The 1891 census showed that Fashion Street was suitably full of tailors, dressmakers and furriers. There were also more intriguing occupations, too: a nudel... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY