Modern London: Bloomsbury, Finsbury & the City. The Edwardian period ends with WWI, 1914-1918, enormous death toll in Britain. The Russian Revolution of 1917 is also going on at this time, communist-soviet transformation.… Continue reading
Victorian London: Kensington & Chelsea. The late 19th century – WWI Queen Victoria was on the throne from 1837-1901. Britain was the dominant monarch during this time period. The first part of the… Continue reading
Georgian London. 18th – 19th century (up to 1837). This period is characterized by serious expansion in the city: new roads, canals, and bridges. It is a time of peace and prosperity. Previous… Continue reading
Renaissance & Baroque: Covent Garden, Fleet Street, City. The mid 1500-1700s. Revival of Greek and Latin literature and style. 1418 notes the fall of Byzantium, the eastern Empire, which leads to many… Continue reading
Roman & Medieval London. Growth of the city was from east to west, away from the pollution in east London. Around 200 AD the Roman wall is built to protect the city; the… Continue reading
