Tudor London – – In the 16th century, the population of London multiplied four times and many changes took place – new palaces, the dissolution of the monasteries, new housing. This talk charts the development of London as it erupted beyond the Roman wall and became a very prosperous city.
Stuart London – The 17th century was one of the most turbulent in the history of this country, and London suffered its own tragedies, especially the Great Fire in 1666. However, this period resulted in some of London’s finest architecture – the City Churches, new palaces, hospitals for veterans. London also acquired the first coffee houses and new theatres. This talk covers the expansion and development of London during the time of the Stuart monarchs.
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Georgian London – The population of London doubled in the 18th century (by 1801 just under one million people) necessitating the building of elegant squares, new churches and recreational facilities. This talk charts the growth of London and what life was like in the Georgian metropolis
Victorian London – The population of London multiplied nearly 7 times in the 19th century. London thus expanded absorbing the suburbs.
Edwardian London – This talk looks at London at the beginning of the 20th century when the death of Queen Victoria heralded the dawn of an Edwardian era with the British empire at its zenith. London was the heart of that empire and new buildings and monuments in the capital reflected the confidence of an Imperial power. London also hosted a Franco-British Exhibition, the Olympic Games and a Festival of Empire that bolstered that image. However, there were tensions as workers unionised, immigration added to the pressures, and women pushed for the vote.
