Street Oddity

Historical street oddities in London

Seeking Out The Elephants Of Camden

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Elephants in Camden, surely not?! Surprisingly, yes, Camden has an unusual association with elephants and if you know where to look you will spot some around. The Coat of Arms The first link to elephants is the borough’s coat of arms. When the borough of Camden was created in 1965, it incorporated the old boroughs […]

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A Mysterious Old Prison Doorway In Westminster

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On a quiet side-street, practically within the shadow of Westminster Abbey, you will find a little-known historical remnant. The street in question is Little Sanctuary and the historical treasure: this old stone gateway. It was once the entrance to one of London’s lost prisons called Tothill Fields Bridewell Prison. As the name suggests, it was

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