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Aftermath Hubert's confession was obtained under torture, and it later emerged that he had also confessed to starting the 1428 fire. He was tried for felony on 4 October 1666, and sentenced to death. Thereafter it became common knowledge that Hubert had confessed to the crime of arson, yet in spite of this he was financially supported by many Westminsters, who gave generously in an attempt to soften his sentence....
Charterhouse Square The introduction of 24-hour services has been highly controversial within the trade union movement and was one of the final straws for former RMT leader Bob Crow, who died in March 2012. Many trade unions are officially opposed to the service because they consider that it will inevitably lead to a 'further erosion of staffing levels', which may 'jeopardise the safety culture on the Underground'. 1. The new...
District Line LONDON UNDERGROUND — NIGHT TUBE will transform our network, making a big difference to millions of our customers'lives. Week-round, around-the-clock London Underground services will make a huge difference to our customers and the city, with many more opportunities for people to socialise, travel and spend time with loved ones. The new all-night service will run on Fridays and Saturdays each week, across the entire London Underground network. London...
When Was The Great Fire Of London? The Great Fire of London started at the house and shop of Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane, in the south-east corner of the City. The bakery cooked large quantities of bread each day, and the ovens were heated by a furnace that used coal and charcoal as fuel. There was a popular legend that the bakery’s chimney was made from an old ship’s...
1900 To 1939 The dawning of the 20th century saw London at the height of its power. The capital of the largest empire in history was also the capital of a global financial system and towered over a large, confident nation. The city also attracted immigrants from all over the world making it one of the greatest cities on Earth. But trouble was to brew for London during the first...
Fulham Railway Bridge (1889) There are few metro stations in the world as enchanting as Hammersmith. If anyone has ever seen the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie (starring Johnny Depp), then with that fantastic, retro-inspired exterior shot of the lift shaking and whizzing along above the river flying out of the station like a freefall ride, is enough to fall in love with this place. Although if you're one...