But as demolition began, archaeologists made a staggering discovery in the site’s foundation: remarkably intact ruins of London’s first public building, dating back almost 2,000 years.

It was made made by 'Phillips, Surreyside of Blackfriars bridge, London.' Samuel Phillips was making fire engines by 1760 and in 1797 the firm became Phillips and Hopwood. The company would also ...

Part of our Best Pubs in London microsite ... (If you hadn't guessed by now, the pub sits on the site of the old Blackfriars monastery.) The place is absolutely crawling with blackfriars.

This brightly painted fire engine was manufactured by Tilley of Blackfriars Road, London in the early Victorian period. The first fire engines were usually provided by voluntary bodies or ...

It was made made by 'Phillips, Surreyside of Blackfriars bridge, London.' Samuel Phillips was making fire engines by 1760 and in 1797 the firm became Phillips and Hopwood. The company would also ...