The Berners Street Hoax: London’s Most Ridiculous Prank (That Brought the City to a Standstill)
Welcome to London History — where we uncover the funny, fascinating, and often downright ridiculous stories hidden in London’s past. Today, we’re going back to 1801, a year when one of the greatest practical jokes ever pulled off in London (or frankly, anywhere) completely brought central London to a grinding halt.It’s a story so outrageous […]