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Did you know that Aldgate is home to one of the mo Did you know that Aldgate is home to one of the most extensive collections on LGBTQIA+ history, politics and culture in the UK? The @bishopsgateinstitute library holds over 10,000 LGBTQIA+ titles, covering academia, biographies, fiction, poetry, journals and pamphlets.

But there’s more to this iconic building than what’s on its shelves…

Here are 3 facts you might not know:

1. It was “erected for the benefit of the public” in 1894, with the motto “I never stop learning”, and was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend, who was also the architect for the Whitechapel Gallery.

2. The founder, Reverend William Rogers, took over the parish of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate in 1863 to discover that a pot of charitable donations had been accumulating in the City for over 500 years. He used these funds to realise his dream of an adult educational scheme.

3. The building has been used as a filming and photography space for famous faces, hosting the likes of Laufey, Ralph Fiennes and Harry Styles.

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Summer has arrived, and we’re giving it the warm w Summer has arrived, and we’re giving it the warm welcome it deserves – with a jam-packed month of excitement and fun. Whether you’re looking to get out and explore or fill your days with culture and creativity, you’ll find the perfect activity with a simple swipe through 👉

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Is there anything better than Aldgate Square in th Is there anything better than Aldgate Square in the sunshine? We don’t think so…

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The sun is shining and the evenings are a balmy de The sun is shining and the evenings are a balmy delight. Doesn’t life feel rosy when that’s the case? Make the most of late-spring’s calling card with a glass of something cool on one of Aldgate’s sunny terraces:

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