Prior to being recognized as a legendary author, Thomas Hardy worked for a London architectural firm. In the 1860s, London was experiencing explosive growth which resulted in an expansion of the city’s rail system. One proposed rail expansion intersected with a notable London graveyard in the shadow of St. Pancras Old Church. The firm that…
When wandering around the streets of London, visitors often overlook small green shacks. They are actually Cabmen’s Shelters, that have been around for over a century: since 1875 to be exact. Back then, cab drivers drove a horse-drawn carriage called the hansom cab. Drivers were not allowed to leave it on the street unattended, so…
London has plenty of interesting places to visit, but what’s underneath the city is even more fascinating. Also known as the “Mail Rail,” the Post Office Railway used to be a revolutionary automatic electric railway. The project started out as the officials’ desire to improve Royal Mail delivery. In order to avoid the traffic of…