An Evergreen Emblem of Resilience

The story behind Trafalgar Square’s famous annual guest. Written by James Rampton, hosted by Shama Rahman and performed by Stephen Fry. Sound Editing by Will Jacob. Thanks to Westminster City Council for their audio of the 2022 ceremony.

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Happened Here

People, Places and the Stories They Tell

At the heart of HappenedHere.com are 4-5 minute stories that transport you to another era, answering the wonderfully simple question: “I wonder what happened here?”. We help you imagine “what happened here,” in this very location, on this very ground, to imagine in whose footsteps you might be treading, to be intrigued by people and their stories from the very recent to the very distant past.