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Hans Caspar von Bothmer: Diplomat, Courtier, and Architect of Power at Downing Street Hans Caspar von Bothmer’s story at Downing Street is one of diplomacy, ambition, and frustration. As the […]
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Introduction George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham: The Scandalous Life of Restoration London’s Most Notorious Courtier In the glittering world of Restoration London, no figure embodied the era’s excess, brilliance, […]
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The Archbishop’s Wife: Catherine Blackburne’s Final Days at Downing Street The 9th of June 1726 marked a poignant moment in Georgian London when Mrs Catherine Blackburne, wife of Lancelot Blackburne, […]
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From the Great Fire to the Blitz: Stories Behind the Firefighter’s Memorial The Firefighter’s Memorial at night, with St Paul’s Cathedral behind | Photo by Hazel Baker When people think […]
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Introduction Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington | Photo by Thomas Lawrence, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Here we have a portrait of Arthur Wellesley, the Iron Duke, the first […]
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Octavia Hill and Red Cross Gardens: Southwark’s Gift of Love Modern Image of Red Cross Garden with the Shard | Photo by Nikky Catto “A large open air sitting room […]
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