U.K. commits to ensuring ‘poignant’ COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved

The National COVID Memorial Wall was established without official authorization on a more than ¼-mile stretch of the Albert ...

A monument to answered prayer begins to rise in a secularizing England

Richard Gamble’s passion for Jesus has always been outsize. Twenty years ago, he had a vision from God to drag a 9-foot ...
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The history of the fire department

Welcome to the blazing world of fire departments and their storied past! From ancient times to the modern era, the journey of firefighting is filled with courage, innovation, and transformation. As we ...
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Fridays @ Dirty Martini Monument

Step into the weekend in style at Dirty Martini: London’s ultimate cocktail haven. Every Friday, we turn up the energy with pulsating beats, dazzling lights, and a crowd that knows how to party. Sip ...
London Evening Standard

Fireworks spark flat fire and tree burns as LFB handles highest number of Bonfire Night calls in a decade

• London Fire Brigade handled 831 calls on Bonfire Night — a 20% rise on last year — with a 30% increase in bonfire-related incidents • Crews tackled fires across the capital, including a flat fire in ...
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Guillermo del Toro scouted Wallace Monument as inspiration for Frankenstein

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro made a personal visit to the Wallace Monument before it was cast in a key role in his upcoming Frankenstein movie. The monument to William Wallace, which ...