Some people might think the V&A is not up their alley if they hear the focus is on ‘decorative arts,’ but believe me when I
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Want to Learn About Jack the Ripper? Skip the Tour.
My original plan had been to sample at least two Ripper Tours while in London, but after running into 6 other tour groups on my
The Cutty Sark and the English Tea Trade
It is common knowledge that the Brits love their tea, but it is less common knowledge how this love affair all began. If you are
Steampunk Book Review: The Difference Engine
A big part of my Steam Tour is finding out about the historical events and people who influenced the time period reflected in Steampunk books.
More Clockwork Treasures from the Royal Observatory
One of the biggest leaps forward in human history was when we started to use the movements of the stars, sun and moon to tell
Fortnum and Mason
One of the defining parts of the Industrial Revolution was the rise of ready-made fashions and pre-packaged foodstuffs, and on the forefront of the trend
Phoebe Darqueling 