History of London

Events in the last several decades that have brought us to this point

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1918

11 /11 11:00

Armistice Day
Military action

The end of The Great War

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1923

6 /12

"No, We Won't Have Protection"
Political event

The general election of 1923

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1929

9 /1

Murder - The Phantom Made Me Do It
Civil action

A man defends himself against murder charges by blaming Lon Chaney.

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1929

2 /12

Make a Call
Technological achievement

Public phones appear.

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1930

Psychic Self-Defense
Artistic creation

Dion Fortune publishes.

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1931

"Who is it that can tell me who I am?"
Artistic creation

King Lear at the Old Vic makes a new star.

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1932

7 /6

History for Sale
Cultural event

The Batty Collection goes up for sale.

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1933

29 /3

Traitor to the Tower
Civil action

A Nazi spy is found and convicted.

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