Tower Subway | History of this Odd Brick Structure by the Tower of London
Right next to the Tower of London you can find an odd, round, brick structure. It's the Tower Subway and has quite an interesting history...
Bromley Hall | One of the Oldest Houses in London
Alongside a fairly desolate stretch of of the Blackwall Tunnel Approach you can see Bromley Hall, one of the oldest houses in London....
Hopton Street History
Behind Tate Modern are two incredible historic survivors. Here's some history hiding in plain sight on Hopton Street...
The Clara Grant Mural, Bow Road
Posted on October 27, 2020
Clara Ellen Grant, local hero, has been commemorated in an epic mural outside Mainyard Studios...
The 10 Best Historic London Alleys
London has plenty of tiny passageways and more often than not they have a fascinating bit of history to tell!...
Top 20 Things to Do in London
As a Londoner who's always seraching for hidden gems, here's my alternative things to do in London (and the unusual bits of the iconic spots)...
Why Is This City Church Called St Andrew Undershaft?
Ever paid attention to the names of London’s City Churches? Some of them seem a little odd to us now, but these names give us clues to their history...
Visiting Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Posted on October 6, 2020
If you've explore London's magnificent seven cemeteries, you need to visit Willesden Jewish Cemetery!...
Aberfeldy Street Murals
Posted on September 29, 2020
During lockdown, Aberfeldy Street in Poplar has undergone a colourful transformation...
The Best of Open House London – 2020 Highlights
Posted on September 25, 2020
Inside a Brutalist icon, epic London skyline views, and a crumbling Victorian chapel. It could only be Open House Weekend!...