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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...

Tanner Street Gardens

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...

St George-in-the-East Mortuary Shadwell

St George-in-the-East Mortuary, Shadwell

Posted on August 18, 2020
in Churches and Graveyards, East London, London, Look Up London
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The surprising and macabre story behind these ruins beside St George-in-the-East in Shadwell...

St Brides - American History London

American History in the City of London

Posted on August 3, 2020
in Churches and Graveyards, City of London, London
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There's quite a lot of surprising US connections in the City of London. Here are my favourites to look out for...

Hidden History Barbican

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...

City Church Towers

Lone City Church Towers: The Churches With No Bodies

Posted on February 11, 2020
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, City of London, London, Look Up London
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What these lone towers lack in stonework they make up for in history...

London Unusual Stained Glass

London’s Unusual Stained Glass Windows

Posted on December 9, 2019
in Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London
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From contemporary artistic creations to characters you wouldn't expect to find!...

London’s 9 Strangest Church Steeples

Posted on May 7, 2019
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Today they might be dwarfed by skyscrapers, but that doesn't mean they're less impressive (or eye-catching!)...

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A hidden gem in Rotherhithe… The views from Sta A hidden gem in Rotherhithe… The views from Stave Hill are even more epic right now, so if you haven’t been, you should definitely visit when the leaves are looking so lovely! The 10 metre high hill is manmade, built in 1984 from the spoil from nearby Albion Channel. Right at the top - as well as views over the City and Canary Wharf - you’ll also find a sculpture showing Surrey Docks by Michael Rizzello. This area of South East London was originally marshland, which is rubbish for farming, but made a perfect location for docks. The first docks started appearing in the 17th century and the Surrey Commercial Docks were once a hub of imports, mainly timber and - sadly - whales. Stave Hill now sits on top of the infilled Russia Dock which is now a nature reserve and a wonderful place for an Autumnal stroll. Have you been? Can’t believe I only discovered it this weekend! Oh and how perfect is this lady’s yellow outfit?! #lookuplondon . . . #london #visitlondon #rotherhithe #southlondon #londonviewpoints #londonskyline #autumninlondon #autumn
When you think about a Petrol Station, ‘glamouro When you think about a Petrol Station, ‘glamourous’ probably wouldn’t be the first adjective that springs to mind… But here, 6 Store Street, in 1926 the Bloomsbury Service Station opened its doors. It was one of London’s very first garages and a local landmark. The mosaic was commissioned by the Bedford Estate, major landowners in this part of town since 1669, commemorating the petrol station that was demolished in 2008. Sitting in the purple car in Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford, b. 1865. Who, frankly, sounds like a bit of a badass. Not only was she accomplished in jujutsu, but she was also a member of the Women’s tax resistance League - refusing to pay tax until women got the vote. To cap it all off she also took up aviation aged 63, flying solo to Cape Town in 1930. Sadly that was to be her downfall, she died in the plan crash, age 71, over the North Sea. Can you spot the plane in the top of the image?! #lookuplondon
Someone’s had a makeover… These air vents at Someone’s had a makeover… These air vents at the base of The Leadenhall Building (aka the Cheesegrater) have had a splash of colour added by the artist DRT. He creates bold geometric work which is apparently inspired by stained glass windows. Back to the building itself, Rogers usually incorporate these air vents in plain sight where other architects might hide them away. Moreover they’re often colour coded; red for blowing out hot air and blue for sucking in cold air. These were painted as part of @londonmuralfest and in the distance you can see the other decorated vents by Carl Cashman. I kind of love it in the very heart of the suited and booted financial district. It’s like the new employee missed the memo on the pinstripe suit and turned up for their first day in a lurid Hawaiian shirt. 🤣 #lookuplondon #archilovers #londonmuralfestival #londonstreetart #leadenhall #CityOfLondon #RichardRogers @drtlondon @carlcashman @cheesegraterldn
Fancy exploring some of the Square Mile’s Secret Fancy exploring some of the Square Mile’s Secret Gardens with me? This Thursday is episode 1 of my new virtual tour series. You’ve probably been to St Dunstan in the East, but do you know about the courtyard where you can find an artwork from Iraq dating from 800BC? Or where there’s an actual vineyard? Or where to find London’s only memorial to the abolition of the slave trade? Join me for a fun, immersive, virtual tour full of videos to delve into these wonderful corners of the City! 📍 TAP @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for the link in bio to book! . You can book each tour individual for £10 (plus booking fee) . OR the better option is membership. ✅ Access to all four Look Up London Virtual Tours at the specially discounted price of £32* (only £8 per tour!)
 *plus booking fee ✅ This includes; “Secret Gardens in the Square Mile”, “Radicals: Fitzrovia & Bloomsbury”, “Women of Whitechapel” and “Gems of Kensington & Holland Park” ✅ Special entry into the private facebook group where you can catch up on live video replays of all tours. If you’re wondering about St Dunstan in the East, it’s a churchyard, rebuilt in the 17thC by Christopher Wren and then destroyed in The Blitz. It’s now been transformed into a gorgeous garden and you can even hire it for weddings! 😍 #lookuplondon #virtualtour #london #londonhistory #explorelondon #londonguide
One of the highlights of this year’s Open House One of the highlights of this year’s Open House London was a visit to Oxford House…

Founded in 1884, it was a place where Oxford Students could live right in amongst London’s East End and support the poorest parts of the community. Today it’s still a thriving community asset but the rooftop view is definitely an extra bonus - I love how Christ Church Spitalfields (built 1714-1729) stands its own against the City of London’s Eastern Cluster of skyscrapers. 📍For more highlights from Open House @look_uplondon 👈🏼 TAP for the link in my bio. . . . . #openhouselondon #lookuplondon #londonfromtherooftops #londonskyline #eastlondon #londonhistory #oxfordhouse #ohl2020 #londonguide @openhouselondon @oxfordhouse1884
I have the perfect antidote to London’s wet weat I have the perfect antidote to London’s wet weather right now… This is Aberfeldy Street in Poplar, East London and it’s probably the most surprisingly colourful street in the UK. It all started during lockdown with local businesses feeling uncertain abut their future. In a collaboration with Jan Kattein Architects and Meanwhile Space alongside The London Mural Company, 874 litres of paint were used to create unique, colourful patterns along the high street. What’s more is that the patterns were directly inspired by the local residents and business owners, with people offering up their shirts, curtains and old fabrics to be featured. 📍Read more over on the blog, @look_uplondon 👈🏼 TAP for the link in my bio. What do you think? Raises the spirits? Or all a bit much? . . . . #visitlondon #london #AberfeldyStreet #londonguide @aberfeldystreet @thelondonmuralcompany @jankatteinarch @poplar.harca @meanwhile_space
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