Author: Muriel Schmidt

He most likely went to London in order to make a career for himself there, as opportunities were limited in Stratford-upon-Avon. He may already have had an interest in writing and known that he wanted to pursue life as a poet and playwright, and during his lifetime there was no real place to do so […]

What did Shakespeare do in London? From about 1590 to 1613, Shakespeare lived mainly in London and by 1592 was a well-known actor there. He was also a playwright. His play, Henry VI, was performed at the Rose theatre in 1592. Why did William Shakespeare went to London? It was said that he fled to […]

Shakespeare’s Globe The Globe London. Shakespeare’s Globe The Globe London is the most famous Shakespeare theatre in the world. Where can I watch Shakespeare’s performances? Live theatre is back, but, you can still watch lots of fantastic RSC shows from home with BroadwayHD, BritBox, Digital Theatre and Marquee TV. Where can I watch full Shakespeare […]

With only a few exceptions, the line of the wall remained unchanged for 1700 years. Its original construction was thought to be as a protective measure against the Picts, although some historians argue that it was built by Albinus, governor of Britain, to protect his city against his arch rival Septimius Severus. Why did the […]

A network of straight and circular walks across South East London, the route takes in dozens of woods and parks, as well as the Thames Barrier and Crystal Palace. How long is the London Loop walk? 150 milesThe London Outer Orbital Path, or LOOP, almost completely encircles Greater London. Nearly 150 miles are split into […]

Brydges Place. Located off St Martin’s Lane in the heart of the West End is a tiny blink-and-you’ll-miss-it alley named Brydges Place. With its western entrance sandwiched between the Coliseum theatre and Notes coffee shop at No. 31, it’s claimed to be the narrowest alley in London. Does London have narrow streets? At 38cm (15in), […]

The City of London Wi-Fi network offers speeds of up to 200 megabits per second across the Square Mile, and is free to all users an on unlimited basis, something never seen before in London. Does London have free internet? Sign up to the Cloud: You can find free Cloud Wi-Fi, hotspots at Pizza Express, […]