Exploring one of the world's greatest cities
The London pub is an institution: there are approximately 3500 of them in the capital. As we wait for the Covid-19 crisis to ease and the pubs to re-open, now is a good time to reflect upon the long histories which many of these old stalwarts have and to take heart in the fact that…
Although not as widely heard in London as it once was, Cockney rhyming slang remains an intrinsic part of the city’s character. Origins Playful, witty and occasionally crude, the dialect appears to have developed in the city’s East End during the 19th century; a time when the area was blighted by immense poverty. It’s believed…
