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Today in London’s history: police attack march in support of framed Newham 7, 1985.
On 7 April 1984, there was a series of racist attacks in the Upton Park and Forest Gate areas of Newham,… READ MORE
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Today in London’s industrial history: Dingleys mechanical sawmill trashed by unemployed sawyers, Limehouse, 1768.
“The reason given for this outrage… is that it deprived many persons in that branch from being employed.” In Limehouse,… READ MORE
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Today in London’s undercover history: police spy Rubino exposed, 1902.
As we have remarked on before on this blog, late-19th century London was home to a bustling community of exiles… READ MORE
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Today in London’s conspiratorial history: discussions of a military coup, 1968.
In March 1981, the Sunday Times carried an article which indicated that there were suggested preparations for a military coup… READ MORE
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Today in London’s educational history: Strike at London Metropolitan University against cuts, 2009.
Lecturers at London metropolitan University went on strike strike on Thursday May 7th 2009, as part of a campaign against… READ MORE
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