Welcome to the blog all about London and its amazing – often hidden – history. Look Up London is about spotting little details above your eye line then using them to unravel the secret history of your location. I also write about the quirkier museums and historic things to do across the city.
A 12th century church in the middle of London, bursting with history. Here are its best bits......
Steady on. We're talking about Dirty Dicks pub near Liverpool Street Station, which has quite the filthy historical story attached to it....
In Bermondsey, what once was a drinking fountain has an even stranger story behind it......
Hundreds of London buildings are available to snoop around on 19-20 September 2020 (for free!) Here are my recommendations...
Walking along the narrow Lime Street in the City, look up to spot these beautiful sculptures on Asia House. What's their story?...
The surprising and macabre story behind these ruins beside St George-in-the-East in Shadwell......
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A 12th century church in the middle of London, bursting with history. Here are its best bits...
Steady on. We're talking about Dirty Dicks pub near Liverpool Street Station, which has quite the filthy historical story attached to it....
In Bermondsey, what once was a drinking fountain has an even stranger story behind it...
Hundreds of London buildings are available to snoop around on 19-20 September 2020 (for free!) Here are my recommendations...
Walking along the narrow Lime Street in the City, look up to spot these beautiful sculptures on Asia House. What's their story?...
The surprising and macabre story behind these ruins beside St George-in-the-East in Shadwell...
We're going on safari! (On the underground...
There's quite a lot of surprising US connections in the City of London. Here are my favourites to look out for...
Unveiled in 1983, The Cable Street Mural is a powerful reminder of an extraordinary event in 1936; The Battle of Cable Street....
During lockdown I ended up discovering some these by accident! Here are my favourite strolls amid greenery and away from crowds...
The black cats staring down at you are the clue! Discover the history of one of London's most unusual buildings...
Recently given Grade II listed status, Stapletons in Spitalfields is the only surviving horse repository in London...