London Stories (Everyman's Library Pocket Classics Series)

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One unscrupulous minister by the name of Mr Howse charged a mere 15 shillings for a burial at his chapel near the Strand (less than half what others were advertising), then horrifyingly stuffed as many as 500 corpses in a year under the floorboards. To support the Caribbean recruitment scheme in the 1950s - 70s, London Transport made promotional films portraying a positive view of the city new recruits were moving to.

Ten significant engineering wonders of London’s transport history and the problems they solved, some more successfully than others! She describes standing in a sandstorm in a graveyard in Iran, being yelled at because her head is not covered. This include three queens of England: Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Jane Grey, all of whom were executed within the Tower in the 16th century. Legend has it that if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the Tower and the kingdom will fall.Terry White's careful curation of stories ensures that this anthology is not just a collection of tales set in London but a profound reflection on the human experience within the urban landscape. Darren (Conrad Plentie), Michael (Kyle Turlunch), and Mark (Akpore Uzoh) are three brothers with very different attitudes and lifestyles. During the Second World War, Plessey defence electronics company built a secret factory in newly constructed Underground tunnels at the eastern end of the Central line.

At the heart of one of the world’s great cities, London’s transport performed a vital role in both world wars. In the 1840s London’s skyrocketing population and frequent cholera outbreaks created a desperate shortage of graves.The films were originally shown altogether as part of a premiere event followed by a panel talk on the 11th February 2021. Moving along, the 2oth century is acutely observed by Mollie Painter-Downes, Graham Greene, Elizabeth Bowen, all of whom bring the focus, and the wit, to 'razor sharp'. Photograph: Joyce Nicholls View image in fullscreen Storyteller Lemmar relates his migrant journey to an intimate audience in London Stories.

Kings and queens also locked away their valuables and jewels at the Tower and even today, the Crown Jewels are protected by a garrison of soldiers. Glen says: “Its about a guy and his best friend and how he feels like he has to not be emotional, to be a man, as a man never shows his true emotions as a stereotype”.

When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. But as soon as the war broke out in 1914, Underground posters were also rapidly produced to publicise the war effort. Elyce says: “My piece is about my experience growing up in Lewisham and the atmosphere and vibe it’s known for”. The story primarily deals with two men trying to transport an emu out of London, and is every bit as funny as the premise suggests. From Here to Here is a vibrant exploration of a place rich in stories and history, and teeming with plots and characters.