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.
I’m gradually adding all and blogs and instagram posts onto this map to make it easier to find hidden history in the area you’re curious about! See the progress below;
Piccadilly Circus can just be a blur of people and lit-up adverts, but look up at the former County Fire Office for a slice of history!...
Inside the Old Bailey, a sublime synagogue and behind the scenes at Museum of London's Smithfield. Some 2021 Open House London highlights......
As part of Open House London I got a rare look inside Streatham Pumping Station which still provides fresh water for Londoners!...
Look up along Britton Street, Clerkenwell and you'll spy a reminder of Booth's Gin in the sculpture relief panels!...
Look closer on Vincent Street in Westminster and you can find a curious little fireplace that survived the Blitz! ...
Hundreds of London buildings are available to snoop around on 4-5 September 2021 (for free!) Here are my recommendations...
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Piccadilly Circus can just be a blur of people and lit-up adverts, but look up at the former County Fire Office for a slice of history!...
Inside the Old Bailey, a sublime synagogue and behind the scenes at Museum of London's Smithfield. Some 2021 Open House London highlights...
As part of Open House London I got a rare look inside Streatham Pumping Station which still provides fresh water for Londoners!...
Look up along Britton Street, Clerkenwell and you'll spy a reminder of Booth's Gin in the sculpture relief panels!...
Look closer on Vincent Street in Westminster and you can find a curious little fireplace that survived the Blitz! ...
Hundreds of London buildings are available to snoop around on 4-5 September 2021 (for free!) Here are my recommendations...
Along the wonderfully named Sunnyside Passage in SW19 you’ll find this curious electricity substation. What's its story?...
The Charterhouse is packed with history but you can also wander through the private gardens. Step into an oasis...
I often give private tours in Westminster Abbey, but this was a real treat to go to the areas not usually accessible!...
Fleet Street is one of London’s most historic thoroughfares and in partnership with Fleet Street Quarter I'm sharing my 10 favourite historic gems...
Head to the City to see the neon lights of God's Own Junkyard illuminate Leadenhall Market. It's here until 31 July!...
Peer over the walls and explore some of the history in The Garden at Buckingham Palace...