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.
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.
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.
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.