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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...

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Visiting Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Posted on October 6, 2020
in Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London, North London, Things to do in London
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If you've explore London's magnificent seven cemeteries, you need to visit Willesden Jewish Cemetery!...

St Bartholomew the Great History

7 Bits of Sneaky History in St Bartholomew the Great

Posted on September 21, 2020
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, Interiors, London, Look Up London
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A 12th century church in the middle of London, bursting with history. Here are its best bits...

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Fancy escaping to a country estate without leaving Fancy escaping to a country estate without leaving London? Head to Gunnersbury Park, W3! A short walk from Acton Town Station, Gunnersbury Park spans 200 acres across former private land. As you might expect it’s packed with history - and beautiful relics - from former owners including the Summer residence of Princess Amelia who used to live out her fantasies as a Dairy Maid in the late 1700s - each to their own I suppose! 📍On the blog I’ve written all about the history! Tap 👉🏼 @look_uplondon and the link in my bio to read and find the best things to spot! Thanks also to @photomartyn for suggesting a visit! #gunnersburypark #lookuplondon #W3 #Acton #MySecretLondon #london #thisislondon #londonblog #londonhistory #explorelondon #londonparks #greenlondon #hiddengemslondon #londonguide #discoverlondon #letsdolondon #offthebeatenpath
I have some pretty big news to share with you all. I have some pretty big news to share with you all. Alongside my Blue Badge I've been sporting another badge over the last few months and I'm delighted to share that I'm expecting a baby in September! With that in mind it gives me the utmost pleasure to introduce some of my absolute favourite guides who will be helping me run the Look Up London walking tours while I'm on maternity leave. Over the next few months Katherine, Muriel and Emily will be shadowing the tours and taking over the same routes with all the best hidden gems and unexpected history - told with their own unique flair. I've worked with each of them personally for years and have handpicked them because they are each the epitome of the Look Up London spirit of curiosity and enthusiasm! 📍New Look Up London walking tour dates are now available online until November. Tap the link in my bio 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to book your tickets! #LookUpLondon #LondonGuides #LondonWalks #LondonWalkingTours #London #BabyonBoard #FemaleFounder #LondonTours #WalksInLondon #WalkingTours #DiscoverLondon #LetsDoLondon #ExploreLondon
The Somerset House Courtyard is full of 400 trees! The Somerset House Courtyard is full of 400 trees! 
Designed by Es Devlin, as part of the London Design Biennale, it will be here until 27 June and then these trees will all be planted in London! Walk along the paths amidst the 18th Century courtyard and you can hear tweeting birds and breath in the smells of 23 native UK tree. In the centre you’ll find a clearing with the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals on 17 pillars. ‘Forest for Change’ is free to visit and you don’t have to book, you can book for the London Design Biennale on the @somersethouse website. #somersetHouse #forestForChange #LondonDesignBiennale #London #VisitLondon #ThingsToDoinLondon #LookUpLondon #ExploreLondon #MySecretLondon #LondonGuide #LondonTourGuide #InspiremyInstagram #LondonExhibitions #LondonMuseums @londondesignbiennale
Abandoned London on ITV News. Watch the clip from Abandoned London on ITV News. Watch the clip from ITV News where we see some of the places featured in the book and more of the stunning photos inside! You can order the book here; https://amzn.to/2NSTg9M And there are more buying options available here too; https://www.amberbooks.co.uk/book/abandoned-london/ Published by @amberbooksltd, Abandoned London is a beautiful coffee table book with 200 colour photos exploring the abandoned, unseen and derelict buildings in London. From hidden reservoirs, boarded up pubs, deserted train stations to bombed-out churches, Abandoned London captures the more unusual corners of the city.
Q&A with Sam aka @MrGhostSigns. Chatting about Lon Q&A with Sam aka @MrGhostSigns. Chatting about London’s Ghost Signs with @mrghostsigns you can order his book from their (already successfully funded!) Kickstarter campaign here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isolapress/ghost-signs-a-london-story Do you have a favourite London Ghost Sign?
You might be surprised to learn that there’s act You might be surprised to learn that there’s actually plenty of history behind London’s skyscrapers The new YouTube video is all about how London’s tall buildings were shaped, named and located based on centuries of the city’s past. We’ve come a long way from the 19thC Building Acts where you couldn’t build taller than a fireman’s ladder... But the City’s cluster of skyscrapers - despite being the new kids on the block - have plenty of hidden history to be discovered! 📍Tap the link in my bio @look_uplondon 👈🏼 to watch the video! (Running time 13min) #LookUpLondon #LondonSkyscrapers #CityofLondon #youtubechannel #LondonHistoryYouTube #LondonHistoryVideos #LookUp #LondonArchitecture #CitySkyscrapers #archiloverslondon #londonhistory #londonguide #londonwalks
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