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London On The Ground

Dec 9, 20224 min read

Old Tom, the Christmas goose that wasn't cooked

Before turkey's popularity, goose was the Yuletide meal of choice. One goose escaped the pot. Today, Leadenhall Market houses a number of...

London On The Ground

Sep 18, 20216 min read

St Mary Axe: what's in a (street) name?

The City of London's blend of old and new is a defining feature. Ancient Roman origins, highly recognisable modern buildings. And strange...

LONDON on the Ground