Posts in category EXPLORE LONDON

In the context of the economic uncertainty and political unrest of the 1980’s, the anonymous East End came to be feared by the West End …

‘Improvements’ of towns, accompanying the increase of wealth, by the demolition of badly built quarters, the erection of palaces for banks, warehouses, &c., the widening …

The housing crisis of the 1980’s was the origin of all London’s housing struggles, and it defined their direction. It was both the reason for …

Contrary to the conscience-salving beliefs of the middle-stratum public, the lesser known areas of the city are not only inhabited by disreputable or dangerous elements …

Everywhere you look the rich history of the railway is around you. From the tube to Paddington, from 2018 to 1818, it’s been a massive …

The entire development of Dearborn Park is only two Chicago blocks wide* from east to west, and extends no more than six blocks in length …

The early cities were large only by comparison with their rural surroundings. They were mainly “entrepots – coast-hugging trade centers.. .for the exchange of the …

Making the jump to freelancing is not something that works for everyone. In fact, for most people it’s actually a terrible idea. You need experience, …

When a person thinks of tall buildings and skyscrapers, London doesn’t necessarily comes to mind immediately. However, the city does have some tall buildings with …