Category Archives: Thames

A visual history of the London Skyline

Posted on May 31, 2013 by londoninsight

1550 [Anton van den Wyngaerde] 1569 [Joris Hoefnagel] 1616 [Claes van Visscher] 1650 [Mattheus Merian] 1647-77 [Wenceslaus Hollar] 1700 [Frederick de Wit] 1774 [Samuel & Nathaniel Buck] 1806-7 [The Rhinebeck’ Panorama – artist unknown]   1865 1877 [Henry Dawson] 1900 … Continue reading →

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The London Olympics

Posted on July 26, 2012 by londoninsight

A look at the history of the London Olympics of 1908 and 1948 and how the 2012 games are learning from their previous mistakes. Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Posted on June 7, 2012 by londoninsight

Looking at a few highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Continue reading →

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Henry VIII Wine Cellars and the Banqueting House of Whitehall

Posted on March 25, 2011 by londoninsight

A rare chance to look inside the MoD building in London’s Whitehall at the Henry VIII Wine Cellars and the Banqueting House. Continue reading →

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Treasure hunting on the Thames foreshore with mudlark, Steve Brooker

Posted on March 18, 2011 by londoninsight

Discovering the fine art of mudlarking on the River Thames with Steve Brooker. Continue reading →

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