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When London Bridge was full of houses!

Tony McMahon11 years ago2 years ago34 mins

To look at London Bridge now you see….well…..a bridge with traffic on it. But go back three centuries or more and the bridge was full of houses and some illustrious tenants. During the reign of Henry VIII, the court painter Holbein lived there. Two hundred years later, another artist – Hogarth – was a resident….

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The axe and block at the Tower of London

Tony McMahon11 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The Tower of London still possesses the axe and “heading block” used for executions right up to the mid-18th century. There’s also a mask that was worn by the executioner. The block is chipped and dented as a result of some considerable use. On this block, the heads of three Scottish rebels – Lords Lovat,…

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  • Nude bathing in Victorian London
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