Where is the world’s smallest skyscraper?
If there is a standard height definition for a skyscraper, is there really a way to determine the world's smallest?
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History lessons from London’s Brick Lane Mosque
The history of Brick Lane Mosque tells the narrative of the East End’s immigrant past.
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Tubes, bridges & sewers: The centuries-old infrastructure Londoners still use today
Today’s Londoners would be hard-pressed not to use at least some of the infrastructure left over from the 19th Century.
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The lost East Anglian city of Dunwich
A reminder of the destruction extreme weather can wreak.
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52 London boroughs that could have been
In the first half of the 20th century, London grew rather a lot. Its official government, however, grew not at…
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Belfast’s past continues to shape its present and future
Belfast has emerged as a captivating urban centre, boasting a lively heritage of architectural ingenuity, industrial prowess and cultural excellence,…
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Could trams return to the streets of Glasgow?
History has a funny way of repeating itself, and transport in UK cities seems to be no exception.
How did London’s Tube lines get their names?
A history of the London Underground in 12 lines.
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