Welcome to our blog all about London and it’s amazing history. Look Up London is about spotting little details above your eye line then using them to unravel the secret history of your location.
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Curious about 'Pardon Street'? or want to know the story behind 'Of Alley' Here's a second helping of weird London street names...
Walking through the modern station today, it's hard to believe the history hiding underneath Liverpool Street. That is until you know where to look...
You've probably heard of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, but there's also the King's Observatory in Richmond. Join me for a look around...
Look up outside Southwark station and you'll see a dog licking a bowl. But why is it there?...
Theres thousands of statues to important and interesting figures in London. But there are some very odd ones too....
Walking over London Bridge, I'll always take in the views of Tower Bridge and The Shard. However, what really catches my eye is the dirty gold letters exclaiming HAY'S WHARF....
Before you enter Temple Tube Station, pause a second to appreciate this heritage tube map. Times certainly have changed...
Today they might be dwarfed by skyscrapers, but that doesn't mean they're less impressive (or eye-catching!)...
In 1999 a section of Charing Cross Station closed to the public, but there's still a way to get behind the scenes and explore the disused tunnels...
A building which gets more exciting the closer you look. From intricate details to the juxtaposition of glass and steel. It even has a small, colourful garden…...
A gem of a garden in Southwark, with plenty of history too!...
Every year this small factory in Richmond make over 6 million remembrance day poppies. Have a look inside the Poppy Factory...