Bridewell also makes an appearance in Captain Grose’s “Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit and Pickpocket Eloquence”, or the “1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue”, with the term Flogging Cove, which was used to describe the beadle, or whipper, in Bridewell. This print dating fro...
In saying that, as long as you either book in advance or are travelling before or after Valentine’s dates. As Valentines Day seems to usher in higher prices in hotels and restaurants that are booked solidly. Also note that the school half term falls around 11-19 February and during this...
During the later half of the 18th century, the churchwardens also had concerns regarding the rising levels of the churchyard due to the many people being buried, which seems to have included large numbers of non-parishioners as well as “with the remains of multitudes of Paupers”. In the ...
1 London Summer School in Classics Dates The London Summer School in Classics 2008 will be held at King’s College London. It will run from 8th July until 17th July. Applications close on 2nd June, 2008. For an application form, please download either the 2-page PDF or the word format ...
Everything hoop related. Twirling and a whirling. Fantastic exercise for boosting energy, and getting an exercise routine going. You can work that hoop indoors, outdoors, work and at home; take your hoop with you wherever you go. Hula Schoola is the best work out for hip action!
If you’re visiting during the school holidays, you’ll find lots of family-friendly hotels in London,many in areas with great access to top London attractions. As well as hotels, you can book self-catering options, caravan and camping sites. Also, make the most of London hotel deals; an...
During peak periods such as weekends and school holidays, you may experience longer waiting times. You can upgrade your London Eye tickets to fast-track entry when booking online. What is the closest tube station to the London Eye? The London Eye is located on the south bank of the river ...
Written October 25, 2023 Thefair1973 Goffs Oak, United Kingdom13 contributions Great Views, No Queues We've done the Sky Garden a few times and stayed in the Shard. All have great views, but this is so much higher. We visited during half term and it was quiet, which meant there wa...
10 (lesser known) statues of English monarchs in London…5. Queen Elizabeth I at Westminster School… May 18, 2022 Close-up of the statue of Queen Elizabeth II. PICTURE:Close-up of the statue of Queen Elizabeth II. PICTURE:Matt Brown(licensed underCC BY 2.0) ...
Under the will of Thomas Sutton, an almshouse and school was subsequently established on the site – the almshouse remains there while the school, whose students had included Methodism founder John Wesley and writer William Makepeace Thackeray, moved out to Godalming in Surrey in 1872. As well as...