London’s Villages: Piccadilly & St James’s

What famous store was founded on the sale of second-hand candles? What club voted Margaret Thatcher an honorary man? Where aren’t you allowed to run, whistle, sing, open an umbrella, wheel a pushchair or carry a parcel? Who was “the little gentleman in black velvet”? What royal lodged two mistresses in the same house? This talk by Pete Smith answers all these questions and many more.

In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.

Events Team: ghlevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk