A man thought he was in for a garden nightmare when his yard flooded, but he ended up discovering something amazing from the 18th century.

Located in the leafy riverside neighbourhood of Chiswick, this 18th century house and gardens is a prime example ... with the nearest station at Chiswick with a train taking 25 minutes from London ...

Executions continued to be carried out publicly in the 18th century, mostly outside Newgate Prison in London. After 1783, a swifter method of execution was used, with the removal of a platform ...

Curator and art historian Danielle Thom of the Victoria and Albert Museum looks at the relationship between classical sculpture and bawdy prints in 18th-century London. Show more The 18th century ...