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On This Day in London: The Shady Old Lady's Guide to London

It all happened here on our streets, but today is the anniversary of which key events from London's history:

9th May 1949 Britain's 1st launderette opens in Queensway London
9th May 1896 1st horseless carriage show in London (featured 10 models)
9th May 1874 Victoria Embankment, in London opens
9th May 1726 Five men found at Mother Clap's molly house (2gay brothel) were hanged at Tyburn.
10th May 1961 Beyond the Fringe, premieres in London
10th May 1941 Massive attack on London by Germans lasting 2 days
10th May 1937 Busmen strike in London
10th May 1893 Imperial Institute in London opens

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