Harlesden was once a Saxon settlement. The Domesday Book calls it “Hervlvestvne”. In 1997, Harlesden was in the London borough of Brent, as it remains today. It’s when Peter Marshall was walking around the place taking pictures. Bordered by the north-west London -dens of Neasden and Willesden, Harlesden is different. In 1908, the Olympic Games … Continue reading "London’s World West: Harlesden in 1997" The post London’s World West: Harlesden in 1997 appeared first on Flashbak.

Empedocles: The Eccentric Philosopher

The Gutenberg Press revolutionized how information was produced and disseminated, marking a milestone in the history of book production in Europe. Produced in the mid-15th century by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany, this innovative press combined the movable metal type with a screw press mechanism, making it possible to print books. This offered an alternative […]

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Many people are confused and think that Wales, in the United Kingdom, is a part of England, something that angers most Welsh people due to the turbulent history between the two countries. Wales has a long and fascinating history, all of its own, characterized by consistent struggles, especially with its English neighbor. Although the […]