Category: London

What Sort Of City Was London During Shakespeare’S Time?

Early modern London was an expanding metropolis filled with diverse life, from courtiers, merchants and artisans to prostitutes, beggars and cutpurses. Shakespeare’s London. Article written by: Eric Rasmussen Ian DeJong Theme: Shakespeare’s life and world Published: 15 Mar 2016 What were cities like in Shakespeare’s time? Cities were crowded, noisy and stinking. Anyone who could […]

What Is Off Broadway Called In London?

Off West End. Off West End refers to theatres in London which are not included as West End theatres. The term is a relatively recent one, coined after the similar American term “off-Broadway” (though without the same strict definition). What is UK’s version of Broadway? The difference is, Broadway refers to New York City and […]

How Did Parakeets End Up In London?

The first wild parrots were released after a plane crashed into the aviary of Syon Park some time in the 1970s. Again, this fits the geography. Again, this seems a curiously specific and dramatic explanation. This is probably the most romantic of the various stories to explain the parakeets. How did we get parakeets in […]

What Happened To All The Sparrows In London?

Sudden disappearance of the birds which puzzled environmentalists is blamed on London’s air pollution. The sudden disappearance 25 years ago of huge numbers of sparrows from the centre of. Once as familiar as double-decker buses, they simply melted away. Why have sparrows disappeared from London? Both were common and widespread garden birds across the UK […]

Where Can I Watch The Theatre In London?

11 Best Places to Watch a Play in London Phoenix Theater. London Palladium. Palace Theater. Royal Opera House. Lyceum Theater. Apollo Theater. Sondheim Theater. Lyric Theater. Where is the best place to see a play in London? These places are best for theatres in London: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Royal Opera House. Novello Theatre. Where can […]

Why Does William Shakespeare Go To London?

Answer: Shakespeare went to London for work in order to provide for his family financially. Shakespeare invested in tithe shares as well as property in Stratford after his move to London.As the prior answer indicates, there is a period in Shakespeare’s life known as the Lost Years (1578-82 and 1585-92). Why did Shakespeare go to […]