Essential History | The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
Brick Lane, in east London, is a fusion of market stalls, vintage emporiums, street-food outlets and alternative fashion brands. It’s east London’s answer to Camden Market in the north of London. If you’re a fan of Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine – it’s home to London’s best. Over the last ten years, it has become [...]
Soho is a well-known district of the City of Westminster in London. This article describes how Soho evolved into the epicentre of London’s entertainment scene. Soho is thought to take its name from the hunting cries used when it was a royal hunting park belonging to King Henry VIII, who hunted here with members of [...]