London History Day in 2024

One of London's earliest prisons, 'the Clink' stood in Southwark from the 12th century until it burnt down in 1780. @theclinkprison stands nearby, sharing the site's history. To celebrate London History Show more

— Historic England (@HistoricEngland) May 31, 2024

Today is London History Day, an annual celebration of the city on the same day Big Ben first started keeping time, launched by @historicengland . For the occasion, get ready to time travel through Greenwich. Show more

— Royal Museums Greenwich (@RMGreenwich) May 31, 2024

Celebrate London History Day on 31 May! Did you know Sir Nicholas Rainton, builder of Forty Hall, became Lord Mayor in 1632? The Haberdashers’ Pageant cost £65,000 in today’s money! Show more

— Forty Hall Estate (@Forty_Hall) May 31, 2024