Carolineld

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Mostly historical, mostly London blog with art, ghost signs and various visits elsewhere.


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  • Hansom Cab Rank

    Hansom Rank

    Yesterday's photo of the Tower of London highlighted its size and extent, but in the foreground was something rather interesting too. The row of small... Read more

    Posted on 02 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY
  • Souvenir of London: Tower of London

    Souvenir London: Tower London

    No scaffolding on the Tower and lines of horse-drawn vehicles in front show that this is an Edwardian image. However, more arresting than the vintage of the... Read more

    Posted on 01 March 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY
  • Petitioning for Work

    Petitioning Work

    In the nineteenth century, a job application could be a very public process - and as one John Sandom of Union Street, Deptford found out, it could hinge on... Read more

    Posted on 28 February 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY