March Challenge – Connections – Can you work it out?

Following the success of Only Connect for Comic Relief 2013, another special celebrity edition of the quiz took place on 9 March for Comic Relief 2015. Catch it on iPlayer if you are quick or watch the 2013 quiz below.    March Challenge Treasure Hunts in London’s new challenge involves spotting the link. Can you work out… More March Challenge – Connections – Can you work it out?

Trafalgar Square – a cultural space for the public

Trafalgar Square by Juliamaud Trafalgar Square was officially named in 1830 and is a site of significant historic and cultural value. Until the early 18th century most of the area was used as stabling for Whitehall Palace. John Nash developed the area as an “open square in the Kings Mews opposite Charing Cross” in 1812 as part… More Trafalgar Square – a cultural space for the public

In 1952 the Chingford Festival had a special visitor arrive from out of town……

Chingford Day on Saturday July 12, 1952, was in its sixth year, attracting thousands of local people and a global entertainment megastar – Walt Disney. Details of the visit can be found at http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/indepth/features/9115320.HISTORY__The_day_Disney_came_to_town/ Walt Disney was visiting Britain when he learnt about Chingford’s model railway in Ridgeway Park. He was fascinated by trains and had constructed… More In 1952 the Chingford Festival had a special visitor arrive from out of town……