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London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England | London

The last of 13 surviving green cab shelters, providing rest and refreshment for generations of London drivers, has been listed by Historic England in recognition of its architectural and historic significance. It was published. The wooden shelters were built by the Taxi Drivers’ Shelter Fund after 1875, when taxis were pulled by horses. Many cars […]

Aaron Peskin could be London Breed’s biggest reelection threat

San Francisco residents have been clear in their frustration with current Democratic Mayor London Breed. She’s been blamed for the city not bouncing back as quickly from the pandemic, along with persistent problems with crime, retail theft, homelessness, and drugs.  Breed is seeking a second term in November, but her chances of winning might have […]

Ancient book expected to fetch in more than $2.6M at London auction

One of the oldest Christian liturgical books is expected to sell for more than $2.6 million at auction in London. The Crosbie-Schoen Codex was written on Egyptian papyrus between 250 and 350 AD and was created in one of the first monasteries. “This is precisely the period of transition, when papyrus scrolls begin to give […]