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Building a dream in the garden suburbs

In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.

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Life before assistive technology

When an inherited condition caused Alex Lee’s vision to deteriorate, he began to discover the technologies that would help him navigate the world around him. Here he describes how his life began to change.

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Theriac: An ancient brand?

The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.

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  • The funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington passing Trafalgar Square in London in 1852. Lithograph by A. Maclure.
  • An advertisement for the Panorama, Leicester Square, London: showing the battle of Trafalgar. Coloured engraving by Lane, 1806, after H. A. Barker.
  • Franklin Watts, a Grolier comapny : 12a Golden Square, London W1R 4BA, England ...
  • The Aztec Lilliputians and the Earthmen, or Erdmanniges : grand fashionable exhibitions commencing Tuesday, Dec. 26th, to continue for a short time only ... / Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square.
  • Chelsea Pensioners in a procession in Trafalgar Square, heading towards the Strand, to the left the base of the Nelson Column, fenced-off. Wood engraving.
  • Candlelight memorial in the name of love : Sunday 23 May 1993, 8.15pm Trafalgar Square, 9.15pm St. Martin-in-the-Fields : for everyone affected by HIV and AIDS / co-ordinated by the Terrence Higgins Trust in association with The Name Project (UK) and supported by National AIDS Trust.
  • Candlelight memorial in the name of love : Sunday 23 May 1993, 8.15pm Trafalgar Square, 9.15pm St. Martin-in-the-Fields : for everyone affected by HIV and AIDS / co-ordinated by the Terrence Higgins Trust in association with The Name Project (UK) and supported by National AIDS Trust.
  • The Dental Hospital, Leicester Square. Wood engraving by T. W.
  • The Georgian camerata : conductor Howard Moody at St. Martin in the Fields in aid of London Lighthouse, a centre for people facing the challenge of AIDS / London Lighthouse.
  • The Georgian camerata : conductor Howard Moody at St. Martin in the Fields in aid of London Lighthouse, a centre for people facing the challenge of AIDS / London Lighthouse.
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