London stories

The explosive plan that gave us Bonfire Night

Held in the struggling post-war years, these frugal Games were celebrated as a harmonious success

Modern nursing has a lot to thank this 19th-century trailblazer for

A vital part of London life since the Romans

Camp out, help others, work for world peace: Hargrave’s youth movement aimed for a better society

London burned when this warrior queen challenged the Romans

Polished, Italian and left in the Thames

A tale of religion and Parliament which ends abruptly in 1649

Capturing the energy of 1930s Londoners

An inspiring leader whose radical tactics intensified women’s fight for the vote

An event that shocked medieval Europe – and a cult that's lasted centuries

Battling for the vote with fire and hunger strikes

This champion of super short hemlines influenced how a generation dressed

Meet a leader of the law-abiding votes for women campaign

After running onto a racecourse, this votes for women campaigner lost her life for the cause

Open for just two years, the 1970s flagship shop for this fashion label was a shopper’s paradise

The 'people’s princess' was a 20th-century celebrity whose image was tightly linked to her hometown

A nation-wide event with London at its heart, the Festival aimed to boost Britain’s post-war blues