5 Weekend Reads: 21 January 2024
The storming of Centre Point, and why gulls were once an "astounding sight" for Londoners.
Welcome to your Sunday newsletter, where I flag up five things that London history fans might enjoy.
STORMING OF CENTRE POINT: It’s 50 years since over 100 protesters captured Centre Point. The skyscraper had lain empty since its completion in 1966 and was considered London’s biggest white elephant. Meanwhile, the capital had a large and…
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