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TfL and Black Cultural Archives put Black History Month on the Tube Map

A reimagined Tube map with historical Black African and Caribbean figures was released earlier this October to celebrate Black History

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Blue plaque to honour former slaves unveiled in Hammersmith

Escaped African American slaves and freedom fighters Ellen and William Craft have been honoured with a blue plaque in Hammersmith this week.

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Wimbledon Co-op to restore historical mosaic sign

Co-op has confirmed a mosaic sign uncovered by workmen at the Wimbledon Chase branch will be restored after a councillor’s

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London ghost signs expert and Clapham photographer fundraise to publish book

An ex-London tour guide and a Clapham-based photographer have raised nearly £25,000 to create a book of around 250 ghost

Eel Pie Island Hotel in 1969 members of the commune sit on the hotel's balcony. Photo Credit: Mark Pickthall

PODCAST: London’s Puzzling Places – the radical past of Twickenham’s Eel Pie Island

London’s Puzzling Places is a new podcast that delves into the stories behind curious buildings – however big or small

Home of Halloween at London Dungeons explores London history in an eerie jump-filled show

London Dungeons is one of the most renowned attractions that everyone must visit at least once. Not only is it

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