Tag: Earl’s Court
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Bumper Harris: The Professional One-Legged Escalator Rider
In the grand history of London’s transport system, where engineers, conductors, and station staff have all played their part, there stands one man with a singularly unusual role: Bumper Harris, the professional one-legged escalator rider. A name that sounds like it was plucked straight from the pages of a Dickens novel, Bumper Harris was, in…
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Earl’s Court: London’s Former Bohemian Heart with a Modern Twist
Earl’s Court, tucked between Kensington and Chelsea, is one of London’s most fascinating neighbourhoods—a place that has worn many hats over the centuries. From rural farmland to bohemian haven, and now a residential hotspot undergoing major transformation, Earl’s Court tells a story of constant reinvention. It’s a neighbourhood where blue plaques honour iconic figures, vibrant…