London (england) articles
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London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England
Wooden structure in St John’s Wood joins 12 other surviving shelters out of the original 60 built between 1875 and 1950The last of 13 surviving green cab shelters providing rest and refreshment to generations of drivers in London has been listed by Historic England in recognition of its architectural and historical significance.The wooden shelters were built by the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund from 1875 onwards, when cabs were horse-drawn. Many had a rail fixed to the exterior so cabbies could tether...
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England cricket legend Kevin Pietersen removes expensive watch and wedding ring for trip into London for fear of being mugged in barb at Mayor Sadiq Khan
The former Test captain appeared to fear becoming a crime victim in an online taunt directly addressing Mr Khan on X, formerly Twitter.
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Three of Harry Kane's children are rushed to hospital after horror car crash in Germany: Youngsters were caught in horrifying smash as their England captain father flew to London to play Arsenal
The England captain's children Louis, three, Vivienne, five, and Ivy, seven, were all travelling in a Mercedes van when it collided with a Renault near Schäftlarn in Munich on Monday afternoon.