As part of the Courier’s special supplement in the latest edition of The River, reflecting on the last 25 years, our reporter looked at the lasting effects of one of the biggest events of the period.
Tag: History
Kingston residents remember England’s first king
The six-month programme of events launched as Kingston 2025 will begin in May and include a Saxon fayre, a town tournament, a carnival and a river cultures festival.
Hampton Court Palace: experience Christmas fit for a King
Learn how the Tudors celebrated the season Ever wondered how mistletoe became a festive staple? Where your Christmas turkey tradition dates from? This year, Hampton
Women’s History Month: Kingston’s hidden figures
March 1 marked the beginning of Women’s History Month where we recognise the amazing achievements of woman throughout history. Women have contributed to many ground
Battersea Arts Centre celebrates 50 years with set of special events
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) has committed to even more diversity and accessibility on the occasion of its golden anniversary. Alongside a diverse range of artists,
Antique and vintage market returns to Kingston
The Ancient Market Place at Kingston hosted its third antiques and vintage market of the year
Halloween histories…where did it all begin?
What started costumes, trick or treating and the night where everyone in the world celebrates October 31st? Let’s have a look at the History
Britain’s youth rally for second referendum
Many of those who marched for a People’s Vote on March 23 were aged under 25 years old. The air to the march was buoyed by
London museum partners with Peter Jackson to produce First World War film
A museum in South London has commissioned internationally acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson and WingNut Films to create a project in commemoration of the First World
Quirky Surbiton Museum of Futures celebrates cycling history
Surbiton’s quirky museum, the Museum of Futures, has opened an exhibition celebrating local cycling history. The free exhibition on Brighton Road, which is called Wheels
