Beautiful Objects: Pussycats
In the earlier half of the 20th century a very different vogue had captured the hearts of women and they were drooling over very different sorts of ca
Forgotten Londoners: Edward Dando
The next time you glance at your Oyster card, take a moment to remember Edward Dando: guzzler of oysters, bane of fishmongers, and London’s oddest h
Disco to Dalston: Brief History of Barbers
Our hair shapes the most important part of our physical identity: our face. We live in a romantic world dictated by a swipe-left, swipe-right philosop
Victorians vs. the Environment
With the Victorian Era dawned a new concept of nature – one that saw nature as inferior to mankind. This was a direct result of the Industrial Revol
Dead Wives and Dentistry: Martin Van Butchell
Today Martin Van Butchell is remembered for his decision to embalm his wife Mary and display her corpse in his waiting room to entice potential client
Interview: Sean Preston of Open Pen
Let’s set the scene; London. East London to be precise. Enter the main protagonist; Sean Preston. Immediately he demonstrated himself to be that...
From the Heavens to High-Tec: Brief History of Globes
Once an item of information regarding the world around us, these days’ globes are dusty relics hidden in attics or tucked away at the back of classr
Louis Vuitton and Luggage: History of the Trunk
The way the trunk has evolved tells an interesting story that begins with exploration and adventure and yet ends surprisingly with a retirement into t
Streetlights to Serial Killers: a Brief History of Lampshades
The lampshade comes late within the history of mankind’s struggle with light and darkness, offering a subtle middle ground where light can be dimmed
Sun & Spray: A History of Umbrellas
London doesn’t have good days, it has good mornings and good afternoons; the weather is temperamental and likes to piss all over us every few hours