London in the 19th Century (Spartacus Educational)

London in the 19th Century Sites:

Tyburn Tree Tyburn Tree: Description and history of the site of the first permanent gallows in London and the main place for public executions until 1783. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONtyburn.htm Royal Academy Royal Academy: Founded in 1768 by a group of leading artists as a school to train artists in drawing, painting, sculpture and architecture. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jacademy.htm Board of Trade Board of Trade: Specialized department in London that oversees and regulates commerce. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONboard.htm St George's Fields Massacre St George's Fields Massacre: Description of a demonstration to protest the arrest of John Wilkes for libel. 1768 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONstgeorge.htm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange: Eighteenth century building which served as a market place for corn merchants. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcorn.htm Newgate Prison Newgate Prison: Brief history of London's chief prison in the early 19th century. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONnewgate.htm London County Council London County Council: Created in 1889, it was the first metropolitan-wide form of general local government. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Plondon.htm King's Bench Prison King's Bench Prison: Much hated prison which, in the 1800s, was mainly used for debtors or for people been convicted of libel. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONkings.htm 1831 Reform Riots 1831 Reform Riots: Demonstrations and unrest after the passage of the Reform Bill in 1831. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONreform.htm East India Company East India Company: Cross-linked description of the organization that was established in 1600 and given monopoly rights to bring goods from India. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONeast.htm The Spa Fields Riots The Spa Fields Riots: Cross-linked history of a radical, revolutionary group who plotted to overthrow the government in the early 1800s. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONspa.htm Stock Exchange Stock Exchange: Brief history of the central hub in London for buying and selling of stock and raising of capital for new businesses. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONstock.htm Bank of England Bank of England: Brief description and illustion of the Bank of England, established in 1694. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbank.htm Royal Exchange Royal Exchange: Originally established in 1566, this gathering place of London merchants is the center of the country's industry. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONexchange.htm Gin Riots Gin Riots: Riots in London that resulted from the passage of the Gin Act, a tax on the beverage. 1743 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONgin.htm Cato Street Conspiracy Cato Street Conspiracy: Cross-linked description of a plot in 19th century England to assasinate a few cabinet members and overthrow the government. 1820 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRcato.htm Custom House Custom House: History of the place where documents are brought to custom officials by shipping agents. Originally built in the 14th century, rebuilt in 1671 and 1715. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcustom.htm The Gordon Riots The Gordon Riots: Demonstrations led by Lord George Gordon against idea of Catholic emancipation. July 1780 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONgordon.htm Royal Society of Arts Royal Society of Arts: The first organisation ever set up in Britain to benefit art, science, productivity and trade. Originally founded in 1754. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jarts.htm Lloyd's of London Lloyd's of London: Short history of an association of underwriters that still exists today. Est. 1771 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONlloyds.htm Bow Street Office Bow Street Office: Location of a court house in London which housed the city's first group of constables. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbow.htm Old Bailey Old Bailey: England's most important crown court. Originally established in 1539. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONold.htm West India Docks West India Docks: Description of a major dock in the East End of London, constructed from 1800-1802. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONdocks.htm Tower of London Tower of London: Short history of the London garrison originally started by William the Conqueror in 1078. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONtower.htm Leadenhall Market Leadenhall Market: Established in the 14th century, it was at the time one of the best places in London to buy meat, game, poultry and fish. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONleadenhall.htm Coldbath Fields Prison Coldbath Fields Prison: Short description of an early "House of Correction" or prison in England. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcoldbath.htm Fleet Prison Fleet Prison: History of a debtors' prison that could contain some 300 prisoners and their families. Described by Charles Dickens in his novel The Pickwick Papers. 1197-1846 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONfleet.htm House of Commons House of Commons: History of the lower house of Parliament in the United Kingdom. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Pcommons.htm House of Lords House of Lords: Cross-linked history of the upper house of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Generally made up of members of the nobility and high-ranking clergy. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Plords.htm Billingsgate Market Billingsgate Market: London fishmarket officially established by an Act of Parliament in 1698. (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbillingsgate.htm Charing Cross Pillory Charing Cross Pillory: The most famous pillory, or place of public punishment, in London. Circa 1700 (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcharing.htm Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace: Short history of the royal family's principal London residence. 1703-today (London in the 19th Century) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbuckingham.htm