The Abandoned Church Tower in Bermondsey

Posted on September 4, 2020

in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London, South London

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In Bermondsey, what once was a drinking fountain has an even stranger story behind it...

Open House London St Anne's Limehouse Clock Tower

What To See At Open House London 2020 (That You Don’t Need To Book)

Posted on August 28, 2020

in architecture, Interiors, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London

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Hundreds of London buildings are available to snoop around on 19-20 September 2020 (for free!) Here are my recommendations...

Sculptures on Asia House, 31-33 Lime Street

Posted on August 25, 2020

in architecture, City of London, London, Look Up London

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Walking along the narrow Lime Street in the City, look up to spot these beautiful sculptures on Asia House. What's their story?...

History of the Former Carreras Cigarette Factory

Posted on July 14, 2020

in architecture, London, Look Up London, North London

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The black cats staring down at you are the clue! Discover the history of one of London's most unusual buildings...

The Gargoyles on 51-54 Gracechurch Street

Posted on May 26, 2020

in architecture, City of London, London, Look Up London

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Glance upwards on 54 Gracechurch Street in the City and you'll spot gouls staring down at you!...

A Closer Look at The Monument

Posted on May 3, 2020

in architecture, City of London, London, Look Up London

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Often overlooked in favour of more famous rival attractions, but look closer at its carvings and you're rewarded!...

Hidden History of the Barbican

Posted on April 28, 2020

in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, City of London, London, Look Up London

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Love it or hate it, most people know the Barbican simply as a post-war housing estate. But there's actually a lot of hidden history waiting to be found...

The 17th Century Shop at 223 Bow Road

Posted on April 19, 2020

in architecture, East London, London, Look Up London

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It's easy to overlook this little building, smooshed between two new blocks of flats with four lanes of traffic rumbling past. But it's a rare historic survivor...