The true story behind A Thousand Blows by the show's historical advisor
It’s also this world that forms the basis of Steven Knight ’s latest TV series, A Thousand Blows. Set during the 1880s, it tells the story of Hezekiah, an immigrant from Jamaica (Malachi Kirby) who ...
12 Historical Fiction Books Set in London That Will Sweep You Away!
Every major city in the world brims with rich history, storied landmarks and vibrant culture—but there’s nothing quite like ...
A Thousand Blows: How a historic women-only gang menaced London for decades
The all-female Forty Elephants lived by their own shoplifting and pickpocketing code – now a new series from the creator of ...
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How a stained glass church window in Atlanta changed this Pulitzer Prize winner’s life
Nearly 10 years ago, the New York University professor, historian and Pulitzer Prize winner was sitting in historic First Congregational Church, admiring a triptych of stained glass windows installed ...
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Misfit: Introduction to a book on Captain Jack White - Phil Meyler
Introduction to "Misfit: a revolutionary life" by Captain Jack White (Livewire Publications, Dublin). Text from Revolt Against Plenty Website.
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An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district
The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a ...