London’s most notorious thief was also a hero of the people

An expert in picking locks, Jack Sheppard rose to fame in the 18th century for his spectacular escapes from London’s notorious prisons—but harsh English laws against theft eventually sent him to the ...
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David Bowie Was Secretly Writing a Musical About 18th-Century London Before He Died

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. David Bowie secretly began working on a musical set in 18th-century London in the months leading up to his death in 2016, ...
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“London presented so much that he found fascinating": David Bowie’s lost theatrical project set in 18th-century London

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Sarah Penner delivers a spirited mystery in ‘London Seance Society’

Sarah Penner’s 2021 debut novel, “The Lost Apothecary,” hit on a winning formula with its richly detailed gothic mystery, set in 18th-century London and centering on the lives of women. Penner sticks ...