history

The Plague

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The Black Death

People being told to stay in their homes, numbers of dead being tallied and reported by the authorities, sounding familiar? Theatre and public entertainment such as football being stopped, no this is not London 2020 in the midst of the global Covid 19 pandemic but 1665 when the last major plague outbreak hit London. There … Read more

The London Docks Tour

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Free Tours The market for ‘free’ walking tours is an established one these days and offered in many cities across the globe. One of the leading companies offering this in London is Free Tours By Foot who offer a range of tours from the expected ‘see the big sites and sights’ through to some themed … Read more