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Celebrate with the goosing ghostCelebrate with the goosing ghost
9:51am Thu 3 Jan 08
Ornate design, views across London and a ghost with wandering hands - there's plenty to celebrate at Charlton House.

Buildings reveal slave trade pastBuildings reveal slave trade past
10:12am Mon 17 Dec 07
Slavery might have been abolished 200 years ago, but its legacy is still alive today in the buildings around us. DAVID MILLS finds out more about the infamous trade.

Museum receives shot in the armMuseum receives shot in the arm
12:05pm Tue 11 Dec 07
The Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich is one of the oldest military museums in the world. Reporter DAN KEEL finds out more.

Titter ye not, it’s Frankie’s story Titter ye not, it’s Frankie’s story
11:51am Fri 30 Nov 07
A magazine and exhibition are celebrating the life of Frankie Howerd. MARK CHANDLER finds out about the late comedian's time growing up in Eltham.

Mapping out London’s historyMapping out London’s history
11:10am Tue 27 Nov 07
A set of historical maps of London gives people a chance to explore the city at key moments in its development. Reporter JON CHEETHAM finds out more.

Revealing county’s early past
10:02am Thursday 22nd November 2007
Kings, warriors and adventurers are all part of Kent's exciting past which is being brought to life in a new book. CLAIRE BURKE reports.

A ‘pioneering figure’ in theatreA ‘pioneering figure’ in theatre
11:12am Thu 8 Nov 07
A blue plaque has been unveiled outside a house in Anerley to commemorate Ira Aldridge, one of the first black actors in the country. TOM WILLETTS looks back at his life.

Brides who benefit from love for LondonBrides who benefit from love for London
10:29am Tue 6 Nov 07
Poor, honest, young brides born or living in the City of London still receive a dowry left by an Italian gentleman 125 years ago. DAVID MILLS speaks to one grateful recipient.

Was this man Jack the Ripper?Was this man Jack the Ripper?
9:44am Wed 24 Oct 07
Trips to Beckenham Library helped an author research her book on a Jack the Ripper suspect. GLYNN GARLICK reads a biography which lets you draw your own conclusions.

Looking to unlock artist’s secretsLooking to unlock artist’s secrets
4:19pm Tue 16 Oct 07
A lost deedbox containing a missing manuscript has become the holy grail' of one historian's research. JON CHEETHAM finds out more.
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