Functioning and availability of public toilets in London
Tourists always leave London with incredible emotions and feelings. They are usually most amazed by the architectural objects. A lot of them visit Buckingham...
Roy Brown’s Technology: For People and Planet
Roy Brown’s life story is a shining example of how technical innovation and environmental responsibility can walk hand-in-hand. His work in engineering and entrepreneurship...
The most famous industrial accident in the history of London
The history of London's industrial development is very eventful. The city has always remained one of the most important world centres, which pioneered in...
The Rewild London Fund, the Mayor of London’s programme aimed at protecting nature
The activity of the Mayor of London involves the promotion of programmes aimed at ensuring the development of the city in many directions. For...
The Survivor: Greenwich Power Station
For over a century, Greenwich Power Station has stood on the banks of the Thames, an enduring testament to London’s industrial history. It is...
Surrey Docks Farm: A Green Space on the Site of Old Docks
In the mid-18th century, Rotherhithe was home to one of London's largest shipyards, where warships and trading vessels were built for the British Empire....
Mark Miodownik: The Materials Whisperer
Mark Miodownik is a pre-eminent British materials scientist, engineer, and author, renowned for his research into innovative materials. His work brilliantly fuses fundamental science,...
A Powerhouse of its Age: The Story of Lots Road Power Station
The Lots Road Power Station was a monument to engineering brilliance and technical progress. It was the birthplace of electric London, providing the essential...
How Stepney City Farm Cultivated Change Amid the Ruins
Having been heavily damaged during the Second World War, a large part of Stepney was in need of regeneration. Over time, plans for the...
Wimbledon Windmill: The Architectural Experiment of Charles March
In the early 19th century, the residents of Wimbledon were not entirely satisfied with the quality of factory-milled flour and wished to have their...