The area Charing Cross feeds into – Trafalgar Square – is one of London’s most famous public common areas lacking a green space. It is a bit redundant, but Trafalgar had historical significance built into it before it was even completed. Throughout the years, people have had many reasons to choose this square as their gathering place.
We'll use this timeline together in class on Monday 19 June and in our homework for Tuesday 20 June to organize important moments in the history of digital humanities. Each group should add three (3) dates to the timeline.
I'm sure you passed this stunning hotel on our recent trip to the British Library, it was the giant monolith of gothic architecture whose clock tower stood tall over King's Cross Station. The history behind the Renaissance Hotel started with the railway. The Midland Railway company established a new station going into London and thus wanted a new place to house the huge influx of people coming into London.
Diana Memorial Fountain, which is a tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. This fountain was designed to celebrate Diana’s life and legacy as a member of the British royal family and was opened to the general public in July of 2004.
