The History of Greenwich Foot Tunnel in London
Greenwich Foot Tunnel is a tunnel under the river Thames, which links Greenwich with Millwall. It was originally built so that dock workers living on the south side of the …
River Thames History
Brunel’s Tunnel – The First Tunnel Under the Thames
Brunel’s Tunnel, also known as the Thames Tunnel, was the first tunnel to be built under the river Thames. It was also the first underwater tunnel to be built anywhere …
What is The Leaning Tower of Rotherhithe?
Rotherhithe has an unusual, solitary four storey building that looks odd and out of place. It was once part of a row of riverside houses, back when Rotherhithe was an …
History of the Boat Race Between Oxford & Cambridge
The Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. In this post I look at the history of the boat race and how it has become …