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Behind the doors of Tottenham Hale's lost factories
From shoes to rubber to duplicating machines. Tottenham Hale was known for manufacturing.

Terence Stamp's London
He was an east London boy with dashing good looks and a smouldering glare.

What do London's changing borders tell us about the city?
Is Romford in London or Essex? Why is Chessington in London, but Epsom isn't?

Activism to eroticism: London's statues of women
In recent years there have been more statues of women erected in London than men.

The tale of the lost jewels of Cheapside
Uncovering a thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers.

How maps are vital to understanding 20th century London
A new study of cartography is an enthralling exploration of the history of the city.

'I bought it for £1': Brixton Academy's miraculous revival
The story of 23-year-old Simon Parkes, who purchased the derelict venue for £1 in 1983.

Millennium Bridge at 25: How 'the wobbly bridge' came to be
The bridge was crossed by about 90,000 people when it opened on 10 June 2000.

Where are London's most 'charismatic' trees?
Nearly a quarter of London is covered by trees, making it a forest by some definitions.

The history of Chelsea in 50 buildings
A neighbourhood better known by its people, SW10 also has a rich architectural history.