london bridge Archive
London Events
Doggett’s Coat and Badge has been competed for on the River Thames since 1715 and is the oldest Rowing race in the world. The race from London Bridge
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Ancient London
The ancient Events, Organisation’s & Ceremonies that the City of London plays host to every year are steeped in history and tradition. The London City Guide has selected the following examples.
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London Markets
London’s popular wholesale and retail food market has been located on or near it’s present site in Southwark for one thousand years. Bustling Borough Market is normally frequented
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London Events
London’s Colombia Day to remember: Arc Gloria Sunday 6th September was Colombia Day. The Sun shone for the crowds at the South Dock in Docklands as they queued
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City of London Timeline
1066 Norman Conquest. 1067 Tower of London, construction begins. 1123 St.Bartholomew’s Hospital founded. 1155 The Weavers become the city’s first Guild. 1189 Henry Fitz-Ailwyn becomes London’s first
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City of London Timeline
1769 Blackfriars Bridge opened. 1773 Stock Exchange opens in Threadneedle Street. 1780 Gordon Riots, over 800 die. 1785 First edition of the Daily Universal Register (becomes ‘The Times’
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London Bridge
Wood to Stone Prior to the early 13th Century all structures crossing the river Thames into the city had been made of wood. Several were lost to fire
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