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1 month ago

Oxford Street redevelopment could reveal remains of London's Civil War defences

The redevelopment project on Oxford Street may uncover remnants of a Civil War fortification wall.
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11 months ago

St John's Wood cabmen's shelter becomes last to be listed

The final unlisted cabmen's shelter in London has been granted Grade II status by Historic England.
Cabmen's shelters were introduced in London in 1875 to provide resting places and hot food for cab drivers, with only 13 still remaining in the city.
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