July 2020 – Westminster Guides

Portrait of Chopin and house in St James's Place with blue plaque

Chopin’s London triumphs

Post author:CWGLA
Post published:July 26, 2020
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On November 16 1848, Chopin 'played like an angel' at Guildhall, yet this performance was to be the composer's final public appearance Chopin was feeling unwell but when the carriage…

Portrait of Samuel Pepys by John Hayls, 1666 (National Portrait Gallery, NPG211)

Sam Pepys’ brilliant career

Post author:DavidMullany
Post published:July 19, 2020
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Renowned for his diary chronicling life in the City of London in the latter part of the 17th century, Samuel Pepys is less well known for his significant roles at the seat of government, in the City of Westminster

A new and exact plan of the city of London and suburbs thereof, 1724. Publisher: Henry Overton

Clerkenwell in Westminster?

Post author:DavidEvans
Post published:July 12, 2020
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David Evans alights at Charing Cross rail station and finds a connection to a medieval monastery in Clerkenwell

Vacation Amusements. (No.3.) Cricket. (A Long Innings). by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean (Image: National Portrait Gallery)

Batting for history at Lord’s Old Cricket Ground

Post author:CWGLA
Post published:July 7, 2020
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Marylebone Cricket Club may have been hosting matches at its current location for more than two centuries, but this site is not its first home