This sunken WWII ammo ship still threatens London
The SS Richard Montgomery was an American Liberty Ship that wrecked on the Nore sandbank in the Thames Estuary, near Sheerness, Kent, England, in August 1944. After running aground on…
How a stray dog in London led to the training of search and rescue dogs
The terrier personality is one of a lone hunter who has no need for other dogs, but is fiercely loyal and dedicated to humans. They were also bred to dig…
These London railings are actually WWII stretchers
From September 1940 to May 1941, the German Luftwaffe conducted a massive bombing campaign against Britain. Commonly referred to as the Blitz, these attacks included industrial targets as well as…
The ‘Skeleton Army’ was the Salvation Army’s primary enemy
When we think of the Salvation Army today, we likely think of thrift store clothing, department store Santas and the incessant ringing of a tiny bell as we struggle to…
Loud noise that woke up London residents in the night explained
Shortly before 5 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2019, residents of north London were awoken by an extremely loud “bang.” Many took to the internet to raise concern, with some Londoners believing that the noise was an explosion, or something to that effect.
Russian businessman likely died of natural causes
A Russian businessman who was found dead in southern England six years ago likely died of natural causes, a British inquest has found.
Aleksandr Perepilichny collapsed while out jogging near his home south of London in November 2012, and there…