Exploring Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Posted on
August 16, 2018
Perhaps not famous or studded with celebrity graves, Tower Hamlets is so worth a visit, here are the fascinating human stories I found...
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New River Head: History Behind These Islington Flats
The ornate details of New River Head are certainly not your usual new-build. These Islington Flats are an important part of the area's heritage....
The Old Signs Of Spitalfields
If you're on the hunt for things to literally look up to, you can do no wrong with these beautiful sights. How many have you visited?...
5 Unmissable Objects at the Imperial War Museum
Posted on
July 31, 2018
It's tough curating a museum of death and destruction. Here are my highlights from an introductory tour...
Southwark Needle: The Spike on London Bridge
Ever looked up and noticed this alarmingly pointy spike on London Bridge? The story goes it hides a gruesome bit of London history....
The 15 Best London Ceilings
Proper jaw-dropping rooms to look up at. These London ceilings that are also packed with interesting history....
Oxford Street Rodents
Posted on
July 10, 2018
Heard the myth you're never more than 6ft from a rat in London? Well on Oxford Street it's other rodents (and their intriguing history) you should be looking for!...
10 Best Spiral Staircases in London
Posted on
June 27, 2018
If you're on the hunt for things to literally look up to, you can do no wrong with these beautiful sights. How many have you visited?...
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