London History Day is an annual celebration in London that takes place on 31 May, the day that Big Ben first started keeping time.[1]
| London History Day | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cultural events, special activities and exhibitions. |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | London, United Kingdom |
| Website | historicengland |
History edit
In May 2016 Historic England launched an online poll through YouGov asking the public to choose the most relevant date to celebrate London's history. 24% of people chose the day that Big Ben first kept time in 1859.[2] The first London History Day took place on 31 May 2017.[3] Over 40 historic and cultural institutions hosted special events or highlighted rare objects in their collection.[4]
2020 edit
The fourth London History Day took place during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Historic England and the Museum of London created a booklet to help families celebrate the day without leaving their homes. London residents were encouraged to celebrate from home by dressing up as a well-known person in London history using items they could find in their homes.[5]
References edit
- ^ "London History Day". Historic England. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ^ "London History Day Announced After Public Vote as Part of New Campaign to #KeepItLondon". Historic England. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ^ "London History Day: What to do and where to celebrate | London Evening Standard". Standard.co.uk. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ^ "Celebrate London History Day | London City Hall". London.gov.uk. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ^ "London Heroes". Historic England. 2020. Retrieved 2021-4-30.