If you live in London or have previously paid a visit to the capital, you might have noticed that some of the street railings have a noticeable kink in them. You may well have assumed that this was simply an interesting design quirk, with no greater purpose than to add a bit of character, but this isn't the case at all.
As a matter of fact, these distinctive kinks represent a significant turning point in British history, as the railings had a "vital" purpose during the dark days of World War II.
In a recent TikTok video, historian Alice Loxton revealed that while "these may appear to be ordinary railings" they actually signify "a vital part of London’s World War II story".
