The History of Gardening in London
London is widely regarded as one of the world's greenest cities. It boasts the well-known, immaculate parks and the small, green oases that are...
Edward Jenner: The London-Inspired Pioneer
Edward Jenner's name changed medicine forever. Although not born in the capital, his life became inextricably linked with London. He's famously known as the...
London’s Green Revolution: Eco-Developments Transforming the Capital
The City of London has long been much more than a collection of financial centres, beautiful architecture, and leisure spots. It's become a shining...
How Greenwich Pier Took Its Cues from the Cutty Sark Clipper
Greenwich Pier is a historic landing stage right in the heart of Greenwich, a spot that has welcomed travellers to the banks of the...
Woodberry Wetlands: A New Lease of Life for London’s Historic Reservoirs
Woodberry Wetlands stands as a prime example of transforming an industrial site into a thriving nature reserve in London. While serving as a living...
Alan Turing – A London Icon of Science
London's history is peppered with remarkable individuals who have transformed society and made significant contributions to education and science. Among them stands Alan Turing,...
History of heating in London
People have always tried to find effective heating technologies. At first, the main source of heat was an ordinary fire. A little later, there...
London Wildlife Trust: Battling for London’s Green Heart
London isn't just a concrete jungle of skyscrapers and bustling streets; it's also a vital haven for wildlife, where flowers bloom, birds nest, and...
The story of a famous London scientist
London's history is full of world-famous personalities. They were writers, biologists, physicists, chemists, geologists and other scientists who have made a significant contribution to...
Between Reeds and Skyscrapers at the WWT London Wetland Centre
Thanks to the efforts of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, a cluster of once-derelict Victorian reservoirs in the capital has been transformed into a...