In Photos: An Early Morning at Smithfield Market
Posted on October 24, 2017
There's not many things that can tempt me out of bed at 5.30am, but an early morning tour of Smithfield Market is one of them....
Inside Abbey Mills Pumping Station
This cathedral-like building in East London hides a surprising secret. Incredibly, it's a Sewage Pumping Station! Step inside this Victorian wonder....
The Best of Open House London – 2017 Highlights
Posted on September 26, 2017
Over 800 buildings are open for the public – for free – to snoop around and last weekend I did the usual rushing across the city to try and see as much as possible! These were my favourite Open House discoveries this year....
Inside 19 Princelet Street – Spitalfields’ Unique Museum
Posted on September 14, 2017
Princelet Street in Spitalfields hides many an interesting historical gem. But this just might be my favourite....
In Photos: St Paul’s Summer Lates
Posted on September 1, 2017
St Paul's opened its doors to evening visitors and photos are not only allowed, they're encouraged! Here is what I found inside...
15 Unusual Things You Can Find In London City Churches
Posted on August 29, 2017
There's 47 churches within London's square mile. Each with their own history and often some special quirk up their sleeve. From ancient relics to pop-up gardens and cutting edge sculpture to 17th century shoes, there's plenty of surprises to be found...
In Pictures: The Natural History Museum’s Whale
Posted on July 18, 2017
Londoners were devastated when it was announced that Dippy (the plaster cast Diplodocus) was leaving London on a UK tour. However, his replacement has been turing a few heads and its sfae to say that the Natural History Museum's Whale is a good fit....
V&A Exhibition Road Quarter Opens
Posted on June 29, 2017
It's the largest project for the museum since 1909, look at the V&A Exhibition Road entrance and stunning new gallery space....
The Story Behind The Paternoster Square Column
Ever wandered through the square next to St Paul's? It's shiny and new, but there are historic secrets to be found, including the Paternoster Square Column....
9 Historic London Details To Look Out For
Since I've been wandering around London, the same kind of details crop up. So I've gathered my 9 favourites London historic details that let you appreciate this city's weird quirks....