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Unusual Church Renovations | Mercato Mayfair Look Up London

London’s Unusual Church Renovations

Posted on October 12, 2021
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London
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From cafes to bars, workspaces and event hubs. These unusual church renovations create spectacular spaces!...

The Library (c) Westminster Abbey London

Go Behind the Scenes at Westminster Abbey

Posted on July 27, 2021
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, Interiors, London, Look Up London, The Classics, Things to do in London
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I often give private tours in Westminster Abbey, but this was a real treat to go to the areas not usually accessible!...

Moravian Burial Ground | Look Up London

Chelsea’s Secret Cemetery | The Moravian Burial Ground

Posted on June 15, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, London, West London
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Just off the Kings Road in Chelsea is a surprising find. The peaceful Moravian Burial Ground is full of history and intrigue...

Royal Foundation of St Katharine, Limehouse | Look Up London

The Ancient Charity in Limehouse | The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Posted on May 25, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, East London, London, Things to do in London
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Right by Limehouse DLR you can find the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, one of the oldest charities in the world ...

Moravian Burial Ground | Look Up London

St George’s Gardens, Bloomsbury

Posted on May 17, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, London, North London
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Bloomsbury is full of squares and green spaces, but this one is often overlooked! Discover the history of St George’s Gardens, Bloomsbury...

Highgate Cemetery | Circle of Lebanon - Look Up London

9 Things Not to Miss at Highgate Cemetery

Posted on April 6, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
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You can now explore the West side of Highgate Cemetery on a self-guided tour, here are some of the absolute highlights!...

Oscar Wilde - 10 Strange London Memorials | Look Up London

10 Strange London Memorials and the History Behind Them

Posted on January 4, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London
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London has plenty of tiny passageways and more often than not they have a fascinating bit of history to tell!...

St Matthias Old Church Poplar

St Matthias Old Church, Poplar

Posted on December 29, 2020
in Churches and Graveyards, East London, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London
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Sat in Poplar Recreation Ground, St Matthias Old Church is no longer a church but still holds plenty of history...

St Mary Magdalene, East Ham

St Mary Magdalene, East Ham | One of the Oldest Churches in London

Posted on November 24, 2020
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, East London, London
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Visit a 12th century church in East Ham, Newham. St Mary Magdalene is packed with incredible history and an eery surprise...

St Andrew Undershaft

Why Is This City Church Called St Andrew Undershaft?

Posted on October 12, 2020
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, etymology, London
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Ever paid attention to the names of London’s City Churches? Some of them seem a little odd to us now, but these names give us clues to their history...

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This used to stand where Liverpool Street Station This used to stand where Liverpool Street Station is today! One of my favourite objects in the V&A, this was the house of Paul Pindar, a wealthy merchant, who had this built 1599-1600! Paul was a City merchant and diplomat (swipe ➡️ to see the City of London crest worked into the decorative facade) and he was clearly in the good books because he was knighted by King James I in 1620. His house survived the Great Fire of London in 1666 but throughout the next centuries the area became overcrowded and poorer. The mansion house was subdivided and by the 19thC it was used as a pub - the Paul Pindar’s Head (swipe to see an image! ➡️) When Liverpool Street Station was proposed this was scheduled to be demolished. Thankfully though, the facade was saved and it can still be admired - almost 400 years after being built - by Londoners today! #lookuplondon #london #londonhistory #historyoflondon #myvam #londonmuseum #londonmuseums #letsdolondon #explorelondon #londonguide #londontips #liverpoolstreetstation @vamuseum
Have you heard of Morden Hall Park? If you ventur Have you heard of Morden Hall Park? If you venture to the end of the Northern Line you’re in for a treat! Morden Hall Park is whopping 125 acres of beautiful green space, with a wetland board walk, a beautiful rose garden and I even spotted a Constable-esque shire horse on the hay meadow when I went for a stroll! Swipe ➡️ for a look… 📍I’ve written about it’s history on the blog (tap 👉🏼 @look_uplondon for the link in my bio) Today it’s looked after by @nationaltrust and is an absolute gem, have you been? If not it’s definitely one for the London to-do list! #lookuplondon #london #londonhistory #londonparks #londongreenspace #nationaltrust #londonhiddengems #morden #mordenhallpark #explorelondon #discoverlondon #letsdolondon
Did you know red post boxes were originally green? Did you know red post boxes were originally green? This little gem is on St Martin Le Grand in the City, giving you an idea of what the beta test of post boxes looked like! This is a replica Penfold Postbox (designed by John Penfold in 1866) and was unveiled in 2016. It celebrates 500 years since the first Master of the Posts, a position filled by Brian Tuke and created by King Henry VIII! The location is quite apt, being close to the former General Post Office which had its HQ by St Paul’s between 1894-1984. In fact, St Paul’s tube station was called ‘Post Office’ until 1937! #lookuplondon #londonhistory #londonfacts #letsdolondon #londonwalks #explorelondon #londonlife #londonpostbox #londonfact #discoverlondon #cityoflondon #postboxesofinstagram #historiclondon #londoncorners
🚨UPDATE 🚨 All the in-person walking tour da 🚨UPDATE 🚨 All the in-person walking tour dates are now sold out. But you can join the virtual Christmas lights walk live online or catch up with a recording 15 December, 7pm 21 December, 7pm £15 per screen, booking link in my bio! 👉🏼 @look_uplondon #lookuplondon #christmasinlondon #londonchristmaslights #christmaslightswalk #londonhistory #coventgarden #londonchristmaswalk #christmaslights #virtualtour #christmaslightseverywhere #christmaslightsvirtualtours Music: Sleigh ride Musician: Rook1e
On this quiet residential street in Bethnal Green On this quiet residential street in Bethnal Green you can find this poignant war memorial. The inscription reads; In loving memory of the Men of Cyprus Street Who made the Great Sacrifice 1914-18 There are 26 names. 26 men from one single street that never made it home from the First World War. This is a replacement memorial after the original one from 1919 was badly damaged by a bomb during The Second World War. It was found in the Wellington Pub on the corner of the street in the 1960s then resurrected. It’s been looked after and added to ever since. #lestweforget #lookuplondon #londonhistory #bethnalgreen #london #eastlondon #cyprusstreet #warmemorial #firstworldwar #WWI #eastend #eastendhistory #socialhistory #11november #remembranceday #november11 #11thhour
The City of London is bursting with symbols and cl The City of London is bursting with symbols and clues to its rich history but often, you’ve gotta look up 👀 to spot them! Along Throgmorton Avenue and you’ll spot the colourful flag of the Drapers’ Company. Given a royal charter in 1364, the Drapers’ were a collective of merchants that sold fabrics or traded in wool and cloth. Their coat or arms was granted in 1439 and the three symbols here represent three triple crowns on top of clouds with sunbeams. They are a reference to the Virgin Mary and the full name of the Drapers’ Company is (deep breath…) "The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary the Virgin of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London”. Swipe right for a view inside their fabulous 19th Century hall. Have you been? If not it’s definitely one to bookmark for Open House London weekend, when it’s usually open for free! ___ Look Up London runs walking tours designed for especially Londoners, sharing the history hiding in plain sight! Book walks and discover more of the city’s hidden history on the page & blog 👉🏼 @look_uplondon #cityoflondon #londonwalks #lookup #londonhistory #thecity #historiclondon #londonphotography #londonfacts #londonhistoryfacts #london #explorelondon #discoverlondon #mysecretlondon #openhouselondon #walkinlondon #londontourguide #bestlondonwalks
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