The Evolution of London’s Skyline: A Journey Through Time
2024年2月22日 · London’s skyline, a captivating tapestry woven with the threads of history, innovation, and modernity, stands as a testament to the city’s relentless evolution. From the medieval spires of the Tower of London to the futuristic Shard, the transformation of this skyline reveals much about London’s journey through the ages.
Medieval London - Medieval History
2022年11月11日 · Old London Bridge. Peter de Colechurch’s London Bridge must have been an incredible sight. In the early thirteenth century it was the only stone bridge in the country. A row of houses quickly sprang up along its span and, in the middle, Peter had built a chapel dedicated to Thomas à Becket.
The story of Old London Bridge, the iconic landmark which …
2019年10月13日 · Important new discoveries illuminate the form and history of the houses that lined one of London’s most celebrated lost landmarks. Dorian Gerhold explores the remarkable story of their construction and development.
London's Tallest Buildings Through Time | Londonist
2024年9月5日 · Turns out, London has had at least 14 different tallest buildings over the centuries, and most of them still stand. We build tall for many reasons. Our ancestors constructed towering fortresses...
A Fascinating Map Of Tudor London - Living London History
2023年2月22日 · Depicting London in 3D with archers, laundresses and farm animals, it gives an incredible insight into Tudor London, specifically early Elizabethan London. It was of course a very different city to the London of today so I thought I would go through below some of the main differences and similarities.
Norman and medieval London - Wikipedia
Throughout the 13th and 14th-century barons' wars, London generally supported rebel forces against kings such as King John, Henry III, and Edward II. During the reign of King John in the 1210s, the king's enemies attacked the London homes of the king's supporters and London's Jewish population, who were thought to be his financial backers. [ 64 ]
Lady’s 15 Places that Show Off London Architecture History
2017年2月16日 · 14th Century London Architecture. After another hundred years, London architecture history brings us The Charterhouse in Smithfield. Built on the site of a burial ground for victims of the Black Death, it has served as a Carthusian monastery, private home, school, and almshouse since its founding.
Historical Walks in London
My self-guided London walk will take you from Parliament Square to Smith Square and beyond. The route will guide you past historic highlights like the 19th-century Victoria Tower and the 14th-century Jewel Tower. This walk is a great choice if you like …
17 Iconic Buildings on the London Skyline — London x London
2023年9月14日 · Whether you’re taking a peek from an aeroplane or grabbing an eyeful from ground level, it’s time to discover some of the London skyline’s most iconic (and funny-shaped) buildings. Let’s begin with one of the most recognisable buildings on the London skyline, 30 St Mary Axe, aka ‘The Gherkin’.
100 Years of the London Skyline: In Pictures - Strawberry Tours
We’re taking a journey through history, from historic landmarks such as Battersea Power Station through to the ultra modern skyscrapers of today. We’ve split London’s skyline timeline into five sections: 1900-1959 (The Low Rise Era) 1960-1979 (Shoots of Growth) 1980-1999 (The First True High Rises) 2000-2009 (Into The 21 st Century)