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In 1814, London witnessed beer flood after wooden vats of fermenting porter burst, triggering one of world's strangest industrial disasters

London Beer Flood: A massive beer vat burst at a London brewery on 17 October 1814, unleashing a huge wave of porter through nearby streets. The disaster, known as the London Beer Flood, claimed eight lives after the flood destroyed buildings in the densely populated St Giles rookery. Although the…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Popular Scottish attraction to start charging entry fee for tourists

A popular Scottish attraction is set to bring in a tourist entry fee from September.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Gin Lane by William Hogarth is a critique of 18th-century London’s growing funeral trade

In 1751, the English painter William Hogarth created a nightmarish depiction of the London slum of St Giles. The familiar spire of the parish church towered over a scene of human ruin. This is Gin Lane, an imagined thoroughfare where the consumption of gin has deprived the inhabitants of sense,…

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

King Charles and Queen arrive at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh for elaborate ceremony

The Royal procession passed through the streets of Scotland's capital before entering St Giles' Cathedral.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Bizarre Scottish Coronation traditions explained - unworn crown, giant swords, tiny horse

Today, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be presented with the Honours of Scotland - the Scottish Crown Jewels - during a celebration at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh today, and it will see several bizarre customs take place

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

Edinburgh snipers spotted on Royal Mile roof tops ahead of King Charles procession

Locals have spotted several snipers positioned on the rooftops of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood and St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. The officers are keeping watch over the crowd ahead of the processions.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 5, 2023

King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels amid anti-monarchy protests

THE King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland – the country’s crown jewels – at a service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

Edinburgh security crackdown for King's 'second coronation' to block protestors

Edinburgh will celebrate the new monarch on Wednesday, as he is handed the Honours of Scotland in St Giles Cathedral - with the capital preparing for his 'second Coronation'.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2023

Security measures put in place for King Charles' 'second Coronation' to stop 'threatening' protestors

The city of Edinburgh will celebrate the new monarch tomorrow as he is handed the Honours of Scotland in St Giles Cathedral.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

King Charles receives huge warm welcome in Scotland ahead of 'second Coronation'

A series of royal celebrations are planned in Edinburgh tomorrow to honour the new monarch who will be presented with the Honours of Scotland tomorrow in St Giles' Cathedral.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023