Professor Hawking becomes our youngest Freeman of London 6th March 2017 Today I was honoured to be one of the voices affirming the Honorary Freedom of London on Prof. Stephen Hawking CH CBE. The Honorary Freedom of the City of... Articles
Aldgate History 23rd September 2016 On the edge of Tower Ward we have Aldgate, best know to modern Londoners as the place with Aldgate tube station, but the history of the name is far more... Articles
350 Years since the Great Fire 2nd September 2016 The Great Fire of London swept through the city of London from Sunday, September 2nd to Wednesday the 5th1666. The fire changed the city forever, though the... Articles
The History of the Guildhall 1st September 2016 The Great Fire which we remember tomorrow famously destroyed much of the City but not the Guildhall. Here I share a little of its history: While there is... Articles
London History 14th February 2016 The history of our City is fascinating. This year is 350 years since the Great Fire of London and so periodically this year I will add short articles on our... Articles
Agincourt - 600 Years Commemoration 24th October 2015 Exquisite and rarely seen 600-year old gift to the City on rare public view to mark the anniversiary of Agincourt Articles
Remembering Sir John Cass 4th February 2015 Sir John Cass left a lasting educational legacy. Born in the City of London in 1661, he was Alderman for the Ward of Portsoken and elected Sheriff of London in... Articles
Devolution for London? 18th November 2014 London figures call for new powers to stop London falling behind Articles
