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Unique 500-year-old wooden shoe found in Netherlands cesspit

A rare birch wood clog, unique to Dutch archaeological records, was found well-preserved in a 15th-century cesspit in Alkmaar.
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The Museum Of London Has Officially Announced Its New Name (And Logo)

The Museum of London has officially changed its name to the London Museum and is relocating to Smithfield Market, with a vast urban history collection.

The Museum of London: Exploring the Brutalist Landmark Facing Demolition

The Museum of London, a key cultural institution, faces relocation and potential demolition, igniting debates about urban development and architectural preservation.

The Museum Of London Has Officially Announced Its New Name (And Logo)

The Museum of London has officially changed its name to the London Museum and is relocating to Smithfield Market, with a vast urban history collection.

The Museum of London: Exploring the Brutalist Landmark Facing Demolition

The Museum of London, a key cultural institution, faces relocation and potential demolition, igniting debates about urban development and architectural preservation.
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#london

London's Alleys: Chusan Place, E14

The alley's transformation from a slum area to modern development highlights London's evolving urban landscape and its historical struggles.

London's Pocket Parks: Virginia Gardens, E2

Virginia Park reflects a rich historical transformation from poor housing to a simple urban park, representing London’s past and urban redevelopment efforts.

London's Pocket Parks: Goldington Crescent Gardens, NW1

The small curved garden near St Pancras transformed from a private space into a public park due to historical donations and municipal intervention.

London's Alleys: Chusan Place, E14

The alley's transformation from a slum area to modern development highlights London's evolving urban landscape and its historical struggles.

London's Pocket Parks: Virginia Gardens, E2

Virginia Park reflects a rich historical transformation from poor housing to a simple urban park, representing London’s past and urban redevelopment efforts.

London's Pocket Parks: Goldington Crescent Gardens, NW1

The small curved garden near St Pancras transformed from a private space into a public park due to historical donations and municipal intervention.
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#photography

Noodles, AI skyscraping and survival: inside Kowloon Walled City in pictures

Kowloon Walled City, demolished in 1994, is immortalized in 'City of Darkness,' showcasing its unique community and haunting visuals.

Road to ruins: Peter Mitchell's crumbling Leeds in pictures

Celebrating Peter Mitchell's impactful photography career capturing the changing face of Leeds over decades.

Noodles, AI skyscraping and survival: inside Kowloon Walled City in pictures

Kowloon Walled City, demolished in 1994, is immortalized in 'City of Darkness,' showcasing its unique community and haunting visuals.

Road to ruins: Peter Mitchell's crumbling Leeds in pictures

Celebrating Peter Mitchell's impactful photography career capturing the changing face of Leeds over decades.
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London's Alleys: Delancey Passage, NW1

The Camden passageway's evolution reflects the area's transformation from fields to urban landscape, highlighting its historical significance.
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AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks

Sculptural Jinling Art Museum in Nanjing encapsulates historical and cultural significance through a contemporary design language.

New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York

Fort Totten's unfinished history prompts reflection on the role of historical landmarks in urban environments.

AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks

Sculptural Jinling Art Museum in Nanjing encapsulates historical and cultural significance through a contemporary design language.

New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York

Fort Totten's unfinished history prompts reflection on the role of historical landmarks in urban environments.
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Read Another Book

The Power Broker remains a crucial text for understanding urban history and politics, still widely read and discussed 50 years after its publication.

On This Day in 1899, a Car Fatally Struck a Pedestrian for the First Time in American History

The history of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. began with Henry Hale Bliss, highlighting an ongoing conflict between pedestrians and drivers in urban settings.

Neighborhood that used to exist underneath New York's Central Park has a tragic backstory

Central Park is built over the historic Seneca Village, a once vibrant multi-ethnic neighborhood, lost due to eminent domain.
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