Tag: London

9 maps that reveal London’s secret history

As part of the Totally Thames Festival in London, an exhibition called Mapping London by London based rare books and maps specialists Daniel Crouch Rare Books is running until 14 September and reveals the secret history of London from the age of Shakespeare until present day. Check out the maps at: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/09/world/gallery/london-maps/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Black Death skeletons unearthed by Crossrail project

Black Death skeletons unearthed by Crossrail project BBC News – Skeletons unearthed in London Crossrail excavations are Black Death victims from the great pandemic of the 14th Century, forensic tests indicate.