London History Day

Genre| Cultural events, special activities and exhibitions.
Frequency| Annually
Location(s)| London, United Kingdom
Website| historicengland.org.uk/get-involved/protect/keep-it-london/london-history-day

London History Day is an annual celebration in London that takes place on 31 May, the day that Big Ben first started keeping time.[1]

## History[edit]

In May 2016 Historic England launched an online poll through YouGov asking the public to choose the most relevant date to celebrate London's history. 24% of people chose the day that Big Ben first keeping time in 1859.[2] The first London History Day took place on 31 May 2017.[3] Over 40 historic and cultural institutions hosted special events, or highlighted rare objects in their collection.[4]

### 2020[edit]

The fourth London History Day took place during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Historic England and Museum of London created a booklet to help families celebrate the day without leaving their homes. London residents were encouraged to celebrate from home by dressing up as a well known person in London history using items they could find in their homes.[5]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "London History Day". Historic England. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
2. ^ "London History Day Announced After Public Vote as Part of New Campaign to #KeepItLondon". Historic England. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
3. ^ "London History Day: What to do and where to celebrate | London Evening Standard". Standard.co.uk. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
4. ^ "Celebrate London History Day | London City Hall". London.gov.uk. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
5. ^ "London Heroes". Historic England. 2020. Retrieved 2021-4-30.