London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
You could easily dismiss this as just another neoclassical stone building, but there's plenty of hidden facts to discover...
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Hampstead Pergola: London’s Prettiest Garden?
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September 4, 2018
It turns out that Hampstead is rather lovely. Groundbreaking discovery, I know. But re-visiting this hidden garden cements it as London's prettiest....
Return of the John Snow Water Pump
I'd resigned myself that Soho's historic John Snow Water Pump would never make a comeback, but I was wrong. What a delight to see it's return, and a chance to explore it's importance for London...
What To See At Open House London 2018 (That You Don’t Need To Book)
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August 21, 2018
Over 800 London buildings are available to snoop around on 22 - 23 September 2017 (for free!) here are the best historic gems that aren't regularly open to the public.....
Exploring Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
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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...
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
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July 31, 2018
It's tough curating a museum of death and destruction. Here are my highlights from an introductory tour...
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