Tower of London

Design Brief: History of London Bridge Station – 500 London Bridge Station is one of the busiest stations in London and it is always changing. The first station was opened on 14 December 1836 at Tooley Street, which is currently the first and oldest station in London. It was opened by the London and Greenwich Railway (LGR). To make money they decided to lease its line and terminus to other railway companies from the south east that wanted access to London. The London and Croydon Railway…

Brexit: The United Kingdom parts with the European Union The European Union (EU) is a trading bloc consisting of 28 member states (Including the U.K) and is also the worlds largest free market, which ensures the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within it. On Thursday 23rd June 2016 a referendum took place to decide the future of the United Kingdom’s place within the EU. To the surprise of many people not just in the U.K but also across the world, the U.K decided to leave the…

Hotel History The Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal has a rich historical and cultural value. The property dates back to 1896 when it first opened as the Royal Hotel. Located at the center of Budapest, at that time this hotel was the focus of Budapest’s social and cultural life and the main artery of the Hungarian capital. (Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, 2015). The hotel as its know now was extensively renovated an d reopened in 2003 as the five-star Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal. With the highest number…

At last! New York was pretty, rising out of the bay in the sunset – the thrill of those towers of Manhattan with their million golden eyes, growing slowly taller and taller above the green water.” (McLaren, J, 2002) And further, as he confirms that in his opinion, “All this made me feel it was better to come to New York than to any other city…

New York Bright lights, breathtaking views, and thrilling nights are what I want to see in New York. The “Big Apple” has always been intriguing to me. Historical monuments, outrageously priced clothes, the city of lights is where I want to go. New York has many fascinating qualities, but in my eyes the nightlife, broadway shows, and the Staten Island Ferry are most interesting. New York is known as “The city that never sleeps.” Times Square is where the action happens. Known as “The center…

In Londinium, Boudicca battled, killing everyone that was around her. All the torches the Iceni held were flaming red, orange, and yellow. Her red hair was whipping in the wind as she fought to make things right for her people. She faced a certain harsh death, but her spirit of courage still lives on with us today. Boudicca was born around 25 A.D. in Celtic, Britain. Her mother and father are unknown, but she did have a brother named Ban. Her education is unknown to us today. She did not have…

Wales, Take That, Mick Jagger, Kylie Minogue and Dita Von Teese. “Mrs. Jones was born in Cheshire and schooled in Liverpool, he became a part of the London fashion scene during its explosion of street style in the late Seventies. A student at Central Saint Martins, he was also one of the era's style-blazers at the now legendary Blitz nightclub in London - where he always sported a striking hat of his own idiosyncratic creation. (Bumpus, 2010)” In 1980, Mr. Jones opened is first millinery salon…

Background Lorne Avenue Public School has been an important institution in London’s Old East Village for 141 years. After many struggling debates between the parent council of Lorne Avenue and the Thames Valley District School Board, Lorne Avenue will be closing its doors this June. As such, a celebration will be taken place to celebrate Lorne Avenue’s 141 years of educated and shaping young minds. However, Lorne Avenue closing has more societal issues. This story is important because it…

Have you ever wondered what fashion was like in the 90s? They have many styles that happened in the 90s. Clothes and accessories in the 90s were very creative and different. There were many different shoe styles for girl teenagers in this period of time. They all varied. The three main types were Skechers, Doc Martins, and Platform heels.("10") In the 90s girls like to wear stuff that had heels on them, whether they were low heels, which were very popular back then, or high heels. Doc Martins…

Public Relations- Gawler and Surrounding District Community Gawler Show Youth & Entertainment Committees-2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Key responsibilities: • Develop promotional material. • Successful event organisation. • Promotion through online and social media • Assistance within the musical technical equipment. • Musical entertainment organisation. • Youth team manager. • Monthly meetings are attended. Key outcomes: • Publications successfully promote the event prior, during and after the event…