Burney Street Benches
Posted on November 28, 2023
Some unusual-looking benches on Burney Street in Greenwich lead to the history of an interesting charity...
History of Tenter Ground, Spitalfields
Posted on November 14, 2023
This charming Spitalfields warehouse has a fascinating history, here's the story of Tenter Ground from industrial site to gallery...
Climb the Dome at the Old Royal Naval College
Posted on November 7, 2023
There's a new tour you can take in Greenwich! Here's what it's like to climb the dome at the Old Royal Naval College....
Horizon 22: A Guide to London’s Highest Free View
The ink was barely dry on my blog post about 8 Bishopsgate when another free City of London viewing platform opened literally next door! Horizon 22 can boast the highest free view over London so what can you see? I've put together a little guide -...
See the Roman-Inspired Stained Glass at Bank Station
Posted on September 19, 2023
If you were planning to appreciate some beautiful stained glass in London, Bank Underground Station probably wouldn’t be top of the list. So imagine my surprise when travelling through the (relatively) new Walbrook exit of Bank in finding a series of stained glass from John Hutton. The...
5 Whichcote Street | The Lonely House in Waterloo
If you’ve used Waterloo Station, you might’ve admired this lonely house. Number 5 is the sole survivor of Whichcote Street, once a bustling terrace that was demolished in 1950. History of Whichcote Street In the early 19th century three streets of stock brick, terraced houses were laid out...
Inside Goldsmiths’ Hall
Along Foster Lane in the City you can easily walk past this stone, 19th century building without giving it much thought. But it’s worth looking a bit closer at Goldsmiths' Hall, an institution that’s been here since 1339. I was recently invited to have a look...
What to See at Open House Festival 2023
Posted on August 29, 2023
Open House Festival 2023 is 6-17 September and there are hundreds of London's unusual and inspiring buildings to visit (some of which are only open to the public for Open House). As ever, there's so much to choose from and sift through so I've done the...
Frederick E. Gillett, 183 Vauxhall Bridge Road
Along Vauxhall Bridge Road, look up and you can admire the lovely former frontage of Frederick E. Gillett Ltd, but what’s the history behind it? Built c.1827 the group of houses was originally called Belvoir Terrace. You can see the new block on the nicely timed 1828...
History of St Michael and All Angels, Shoreditch
Posted on July 4, 2023
Once one of the most magnificent Gothic revival churches in London, the Grade I listed St Michael and All Angels in Shoreditch is now set to become office space. It seems quite the juxtaposition, but there’s a lot more to the story… History of St Michael and...
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