Funnily enough, Britain’s first Chinese community was nothing like the Chinatown of modern-day London. Originally settled in Limehouse – a then run-down part of the East End, the first ‘Chinatown’ established in the UK was solely occupied by a number of Chinese sailors who arrived in London all the way back in the 1780s. None… Continue reading The History of Chinatown Explained
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Royal Observatory Greenwich: The Origin of Time
This issue, Chelsey Cui goes through some of the fascinating facts about East London’s iconic observatory that no other compares to. The Royal Observatory situated on the south bank of Thames River was founded in 1675. Though now decommissioned, it holds a great deal of historical significance to the development of astronomical observations in Britain.… Continue reading Royal Observatory Greenwich: The Origin of Time
The Royal Parks of London City
A dive into the eight crown-owned parks across London Within the city of London, there are eight Royal parks. Originally these grounds were used as personal areas for the Crown, mostly for leisure and hunting. The parks are now owned by The Royal Parks, a charity charged with the management of the 5,000 acres of… Continue reading The Royal Parks of London City