Julian Woodford
@historylondon.bsky.social
Historian (FRHistS), author of THE BOSS OF BETHNAL GREEN, a true foundation story of London’s East End and biography of Regency godfather Joseph Merceron.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boss-Bethnal-Green-Merceron-Godfather-ebook/dp/B086XFTWXK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boss-Bethnal-Green-Merceron-Godfather-ebook/dp/B086XFTWXK
Pinned
THE BOSS OF BETHNAL GREEN ‘…operated out of Brick Lane like a prototype Kray brother. His ruthless greed and thirst for power are described with real narrative verve and a suitably appalled eye.’ (Evening Standard).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boss-Bethnal-Green-Merceron-Godfather-ebook/dp/B086XFTWXK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boss-Bethnal-Green-Merceron-Godfather-ebook/dp/B086XFTWXK
Let’s End Women’s Invisibility & Stereotyping in the History Curriculum: a challenge from @theherstorian.bsky.social and #EndSexismInSchools
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For Women’s History Month, Let’s Finally End Women’s Invisibility & Stereotyping in the History Curriculum - End Sexism in Schools
When we change our approach to women’s history we start to ask questions that challenge the existing invisibility of women.
endsexisminschools.org.uk
April 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Let’s End Women’s Invisibility & Stereotyping in the History Curriculum: a challenge from @theherstorian.bsky.social and #EndSexismInSchools
endsexisminschools.org.uk/womens-histo...
endsexisminschools.org.uk/womens-histo...
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The Golden Heart is a two bar pub which that has one of the best surviving examples of Truman’s 1930s decor. The pub also has a Wurlitzer Jukebox.
#spitalfields #goldenheart #decor
#spitalfields #goldenheart #decor
March 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Golden Heart is a two bar pub which that has one of the best surviving examples of Truman’s 1930s decor. The pub also has a Wurlitzer Jukebox.
#spitalfields #goldenheart #decor
#spitalfields #goldenheart #decor
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Gorgeous photos of this amazing ancient English space..
✨From today's Digest: In this Saxon room at Repton "I am caught up in the dance of light along the vaulting. The corridor walls seem to sparkle in patches, snagging on imperfections, whilst in front of me, dust motes move in murmuration." Read more📸: www.digest.andymarshall.co/genius-loci-...
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Gorgeous photos of this amazing ancient English space..
Inside the model of St. Paul‘s Cathedral with @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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March 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Inside the model of St. Paul‘s Cathedral with @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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A trip through time to Covent Garden in 1953, with @alondoninheritance.bsky.social
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March 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A trip through time to Covent Garden in 1953, with @alondoninheritance.bsky.social
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Our Woodward collection also contains works by some of his contemporaries, such as this print by Thomas #Rowlandson from 1811. What better way to celebrate enduring love than by gently - or not so gently - snoring together 😴
#EYALove #18thcentury #art
#EYALove #18thcentury #art
February 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our Woodward collection also contains works by some of his contemporaries, such as this print by Thomas #Rowlandson from 1811. What better way to celebrate enduring love than by gently - or not so gently - snoring together 😴
#EYALove #18thcentury #art
#EYALove #18thcentury #art
Gorgeous photos of this amazing ancient English space..
✨From today's Digest: In this Saxon room at Repton "I am caught up in the dance of light along the vaulting. The corridor walls seem to sparkle in patches, snagging on imperfections, whilst in front of me, dust motes move in murmuration." Read more📸: www.digest.andymarshall.co/genius-loci-...
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Gorgeous photos of this amazing ancient English space..
Desecration by Foolish Scribbling! Inside the roof of St. Paul’s Cathedral with @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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February 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Desecration by Foolish Scribbling! Inside the roof of St. Paul’s Cathedral with @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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Some cracking images of the spires of City of London churches today, from @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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February 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Some cracking images of the spires of City of London churches today, from @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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Fancy brickwork, corner of Philpot Lane & Fenchurch Street, London EC3.
February 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Fancy brickwork, corner of Philpot Lane & Fenchurch Street, London EC3.
Wet Westminster… Victoria Tower Gardens, London SW1
February 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Wet Westminster… Victoria Tower Gardens, London SW1
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A great piece today by @alondoninheritance.bsky.social on Patrick Colquhoun, Benthamite magistrate, founder of the Thames River Police and a major influence on the later creation of the Metropolitan Police.
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
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February 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A great piece today by @alondoninheritance.bsky.social on Patrick Colquhoun, Benthamite magistrate, founder of the Thames River Police and a major influence on the later creation of the Metropolitan Police.
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
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Courtyard, Apothecaries Hall, London EC4.
February 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Courtyard, Apothecaries Hall, London EC4.
Courtyard, Apothecaries Hall, London EC4.
February 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Courtyard, Apothecaries Hall, London EC4.
Fancy brickwork, corner of Philpot Lane & Fenchurch Street, London EC3.
February 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Fancy brickwork, corner of Philpot Lane & Fenchurch Street, London EC3.
In homage to Geoffrey Fletcher, artist Joanna Moore introduces “The Spitalfields Nobody Knows”, via @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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February 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
In homage to Geoffrey Fletcher, artist Joanna Moore introduces “The Spitalfields Nobody Knows”, via @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
spitalfieldslife.com/2025/02/16/t...
spitalfieldslife.com/2025/02/16/t...
A great piece today by @alondoninheritance.bsky.social on Patrick Colquhoun, Benthamite magistrate, founder of the Thames River Police and a major influence on the later creation of the Metropolitan Police.
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
February 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A great piece today by @alondoninheritance.bsky.social on Patrick Colquhoun, Benthamite magistrate, founder of the Thames River Police and a major influence on the later creation of the Metropolitan Police.
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/p...
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#otd in 1890, a new Chaplain was appointed to the London Hospital (now known as the Royal London). Read our 👀new blog post👀 on Reverend James Mahomed, the man appointed to the job, and his fascinating family history
www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/archives-blo...
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The Reverend James Mahomed, Chaplain to the London Hospital | Blogs from the Archives-Barts Health NHS Trust
The story of a Victorian hospital chaplain
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January 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#otd in 1890, a new Chaplain was appointed to the London Hospital (now known as the Royal London). Read our 👀new blog post👀 on Reverend James Mahomed, the man appointed to the job, and his fascinating family history
www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/archives-blo...
www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/archives-blo...
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The Vale of Health Hotel photographed in the late 1940s from my post exploring the history of the Vale at alondoninheritance.com/london-villa...
January 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Vale of Health Hotel photographed in the late 1940s from my post exploring the history of the Vale at alondoninheritance.com/london-villa...
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Folks, the lovely @cemeteryclub.bsky.social chap Sheldon and I have started a tour company. It’ll be running museum and London tours coupled with pubs where possible. We’ve called it ‘How to do History’, because frankly, history is best done with a beer, most of the time. Do give us a follow.
Well we are live. First tours under the HtdH umbrella have taken place and we’re getting a lovely reception. A combination of Total War arriving in London and a few pubs along the way to kick off. Next stop the National Gallery on Sunday. ❤️
January 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Folks, the lovely @cemeteryclub.bsky.social chap Sheldon and I have started a tour company. It’ll be running museum and London tours coupled with pubs where possible. We’ve called it ‘How to do History’, because frankly, history is best done with a beer, most of the time. Do give us a follow.
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Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations
London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
#History 🗃️
London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
#History 🗃️
Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations
London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations
London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
#History 🗃️
London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
#History 🗃️
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This is a great little book: for curious visitors and Londoners who want to explore the City off the beaten track:
Courage, Crime & Charity in the City of London
spitalfieldslife.com/2024/12/17/c... @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
Courage, Crime & Charity in the City of London
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December 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM
This is a great little book: for curious visitors and Londoners who want to explore the City off the beaten track:
Courage, Crime & Charity in the City of London
spitalfieldslife.com/2024/12/17/c... @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
Courage, Crime & Charity in the City of London
spitalfieldslife.com/2024/12/17/c... @thegentleauthor.bsky.social
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“Hands of Justice” (2005) by Tanya Russell, tucked away in the garden of Hare Court, Inner Temple.
January 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Hands of Justice” (2005) by Tanya Russell, tucked away in the garden of Hare Court, Inner Temple.
“Hands of Justice” (2005) by Tanya Russell, tucked away in the garden of Hare Court, Inner Temple.
January 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Hands of Justice” (2005) by Tanya Russell, tucked away in the garden of Hare Court, Inner Temple.
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City of London, Old & New:
Wren's St Stephen Walbrook & Rem Koolhaas's Rothschild Sky Pavilion, London EC4.
Wren's St Stephen Walbrook & Rem Koolhaas's Rothschild Sky Pavilion, London EC4.
December 17, 2024 at 12:49 PM
City of London, Old & New:
Wren's St Stephen Walbrook & Rem Koolhaas's Rothschild Sky Pavilion, London EC4.
Wren's St Stephen Walbrook & Rem Koolhaas's Rothschild Sky Pavilion, London EC4.