Enjoy this roundup of my recent trip to Britain’s magnificent capital. London, city of my ancestors. Forever changing, yet still the same. Steeped in history with so… Read more “Lovely London: A Video”
Tag: London History
Delightful Book Review
I’m honoured to receive this review for both my books. I’ve been meaning to drop you a line to say I read both your books whilst on… Read more “Delightful Book Review”
1924 London; this movie will take you back in time
Click to view An facinating historic colour movie of London in 1924 This movie was posted on Twitter by @StuartHumphryes It’s amazing to view the streets of… Read more “1924 London; this movie will take you back in time”
1928: The Swedish Flag Pub and the Jug
I was kindly given an historic item from the East End, by my amazing Cockney cousins. It is a water jug with an engraved message. A Christmas… Read more “1928: The Swedish Flag Pub and the Jug”
Booth Archive: Spidts Street London
The Booth Archive is a wonderful resource for those researching London history. This excerpt inspired my description of Christmas in Felix House Spidts Street in 1910, in… Read more “Booth Archive: Spidts Street London”
Mapping London’s Past
A top tip for genealogists researching family from London. Charles Booth, the philanthropist, funded research into London’s poor 1898-99. The London School of Economic host this map.… Read more “Mapping London’s Past”
M.A. Lossl 