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Frost Fairs on the River Thames
For more than 800 years, in frosty weather the frozen Thames played host to spectacular festivals.
Samuel Pepys’s Cheese at Seething Lane
Flames are racing towards your house: what do you save? In 1666, Samuel Pepys prioritised his cheese.
Thomas Gemini’s Shop
Polymath and rogue Thomas Gemini peddles his wares in Tudor Blackfriars.
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The Brixton Academy
The Academy in Brixton is one of London’s most successful music venues. It’s rise to prominence was anything but pre-ordained though. Listen here to find out about the Academy and the role of Brixton in the venue’s success.
