Two-minute silence
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Silence, poppies, and colonials
This day in London’s history. On the 11th of November 1919 the first two minute silence was observed; it commemorates the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when World War I ended. The two-minute silence was proposed by an Australian journalist, Edward George Honey, who felt that a respectful silence was… Continue reading
About Me (and my Obsession)
My obsession with London street names began in the early 90s when I worked in the Smithfield area and happened upon Bleeding Heart Yard. In my wanderings around London, kept adding to my store of weird and wonderful street names. Eventually it was time to share – hence my blog. I hope you enjoy these names as much as I do.
– Elizabeth
Recent Posts
- Poultry and Hen and Chickens Court – names for National Poultry Day
- Greenberry Street and Red Lion Square: street names for St Patrick’s Day and Red Nose Day
- Bleeding Heart Yard: revisiting (and debunking) old favourites
- Colours and music in London street names
- Pardons (or not) and justice in street names
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