Anyone who’s ever done a bit of beachcombing knows the thrill of finding something hidden in the sand. But for mudlarks — a term that refers to people who hunt for rare objects along the shores of the ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Wax work models are positioned in The Map Room in Cabinet War Rooms bunker, which has been preserved entirely unchanged since the second World War, on August 27, 2009 in ...

Jane Pauley offers a London history lesson, from the beginning: For centuries London was the center of the vast British Empire, but there was a time when it was a mere outpost on the fringes of ...

Like all living things, cities have lifespans. London started as a small Roman settlement along the Thames River. But today, more than 8.6 million people call the place home. Here are 18 maps, ...

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London, a city steeped in literary history, boasts numerous sites that hold unique and fascinating experiences for literature lovers. Here's a guide to 20 of the most captivating literary sites in ...

For more of all things London history, sign up for our new (free) newsletter and community: Londonist: Time Machine. The former aquarium building, close to the zoo's main entrance. Photo: ...