Following the Urban Alchemist: The Tour Guide and the History of London

Sport and Leisure HistoryFollowing the Urban Alchemist: The Tour Guide and the History of LondonGeoffrey Levett (Birkbeck, University of London)28 May 2012 Geoffrey Levett is not just an historian, but also a tour guide in London.  This topic is therefore one where...

Sports and Celebrations

For the UK, 2012 is turning into one of those years where celebrations mingle with fears of recession and global economic catastrophe.  It’s an odd mix.  The hosting of the Olympics and Paralympics Games this summer alongside the recent celebration of Queen Elizabeth...

The Olympics archival Legacy

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch“Legacy”.  This word has been thrown about constantly in the lead up to the London Olympics.  At times it feels like any kind of meaningful legacy will be lost and squandered due to the down turn of the economy and recession, at other...