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Barbican Frieze Aldersgate Street

The Story Behind the Barbican Frieze on Aldersgate Street

Posted on November 19, 2019
in architecture, City of London, London, Look Up London
3 Comments

The Barbican complex is unloved by many, but it has its hidden gems. This is one of my favourites...

No.1 Poultry's Decorative Frieze

The Story Behind No.1 Poultry’s Decorative Frieze

Posted on November 5, 2019
in architecture, City of London, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
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Look up at No.1 Poultry to spot this decorative frieze. It tells us a lot about London history!...

Charterhouse

Inside the Charterhouse

Posted on October 21, 2019
in City of London, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
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"In the nation's history since 1348" the Charterhouse is stunning, packed with history and open to visitors! ...

Inside Lloyd's of London

Inside Lloyd’s of London

Posted on September 17, 2019
in architecture, City of London, Interiors, London
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After years of looking up at its exterior in wonder, I finally managed to get a tour inside Lloyd's of London! Join me for a look inside...

martin lane oven safe

Safe? Oven? A Mystery Object on Martin Lane in the City

Posted on August 27, 2019
in City of London, London, Look Up London
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Everyone loves a London mystery right? Especially when the object in question looks so out of place. So what is this thing on Martin Lane?...

Temple Tube Station

The Geeky Hidden Gem at Temple Tube Station

Posted on May 14, 2019
in City of London, London, London Underground
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Before you enter Temple Tube Station, pause a second to appreciate this heritage tube map. Times certainly have changed...

Lloyds Register

Lloyd’s Register of Shipping

Posted on April 23, 2019
in City of London, London
4 Comments

A building which gets more exciting the closer you look. From intricate details to the juxtaposition of glass and steel. It even has a small, colourful garden…...

Spitalfields Door Knockers

Spitalfields Door Knockers

Posted on March 10, 2019
in architecture, City of London, London
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Have you ever spotted the beautiful array of Spitalfields door knockers? Take a closer look when you walk through the 18th century East London streets....

Chiltern Street History

Fire, Dragons and Gods: Chiltern Street History

Posted on March 1, 2019
in architecture, City of London, Hidden Gems, London
8 Comments

Home to Chiltern Firehouse and super trendy shops and cafés. You've got to look up for the history...

The Garden at 120

The City of London’s Latest Rooftop Spot

Posted on February 16, 2019
in architecture, City of London, London
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Soak up the views from the newest rooftop garden in The City of London. No need to prebook and it is free!...

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Instagram post 2180810691925921113_1442668623 While admiring the gorgeous facade of Liberty, have you seen this Art Deco wonder opposite? This is Ideal House, built in 1924 for (you’d never guess…) The National Radiator Company! It was inspired by the black and gold design of their NYC headquarters and was given grade II listed statue in 1981. Now it’s known as Palladium House after the London Palladium next door. The details are beautiful! Ever spotted it?#lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public tours around London as well as bespoke and private tours. To find out more tap @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for my website link! . . . #lookup #mysecretlondon #artdeco #london #thisislondon #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #1920s #prettycitylondon #OxfordCircus #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #londonfacades #archilovers #londonarchitecture #londonwalks #igerslondon #discoverlondon #londondetails #chasingfacades @libertylondon @regentstreetw1
Instagram post 2180096632708612033_1442668623 Notting Hill might have pretty pastel houses, but this is how we roll in Dalston… This is the home of Lennie Lee, one of the original East London artists and curators that sparked the regeneration of the area. He painted his home in the 1980s, before the street was marked as a conservation area, so they’ve slid into lasting legacy status! Thanks for showing me this gem @livinglon! #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public tours around London as well as bespoke and private tours. To find out more tap @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for my website link! . . . #mysecretlondon #london #thisislondon #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #londonicons #autumninlondon #colourpop #mycolourstory #prettycitylondon #dalston #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #lookup #chasingshadows #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #londonart #lennielee #londonartistits #Hackney #londonfacades #eastlondon
Instagram post 2179371451967038810_1442668623 You can find this around the corner from Borough Market! It’s a relic of the brewery industry in Southwark, the building was built by Anchor Brewery in 1820. ‘Take Courage’ was a slogan of Courage Ales, which you can still find today. Alas its incredibly apt marketing line can no longer be used for promoting booze. In 2009 the Advertising standards authority ruled that beer cannot be promoted by suggesting that it increases confidence. Probably sensible. Today this is a private home! #lookuplondon . . . I run public walks of ‘saucy’ Southwark and bespoke private tours, tap the bio link for more info and to book! @look_uplondon 👈🏼 . . . #london #thisislondon #southwark #autumn #londonhistory #takecourage #boroughmarket #insiderlondon #londonbylondoners #londonwalks #ghostsign #ghostsigns #visitlondon #discoverlondon #explorelondon #hiddenlondon #pubhistory #autumnvibes #Southlondon #londonbridge #mysecretlondon #locallondon #historiclondon #sunday #weekendvibes
Instagram post 2179126736843550656_1442668623 Have you visited this quirky London museum? Don’t all rush at once, it’s not open again until Spring 2020 but you can still visit this gorgeous front garden Monday-Saturday. It’s the Geffrye Museum, originally charitable housing for 50 Hoxton pensioners, established by Robert Geffrye in 1714 (that’s his statue above the front door!) The museum opened in 1914 as a ‘Museum of the Home’, showing London interiors through the ages and I for one can’t wait for it to reopen. You can still take a tour of a restored 18th century almshouse, they have dates one their website; @geffryemuseum To have a look inside, Tap👉🏼 @look_uplondon for when I visited back in 2017! . You might be wondering why I posted this again. If you’ve seen my stories you’ll know I accidentally deleted it 🤪 . . . . #eastlondon #londonhistory #historiclondon #mysecretlondon #london #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #londonicons #autumninlondon #londonguide #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #lookup #chasingshadows #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #autumnlights #hoxton #chasingfacades #londonmuseums
Instagram post 2177166277009198985_1442668623 Want to see inside a derelict building? This is Millennium Mills in London’s Royal Docks. In 1905 it was London’s largest flour production centre, but by 1981 it was derelict (although it’s had its uses as a filming location!) Kind of seen as East London’s Battersea Power Station, the site has been ‘under development’ for over a decade, but with views like this it’s only a matter of time right? Tap @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for the blog post link and to have a look inside its eerie interior! . . . . #londonhistory #thisislondon #millenniummills #visitlondon #londonfromtherooftops #londonviewpoints #londonskyline #docklands #londondocklands #EastLondon #visitbritain #londonrooftops #explorelondon #londonguide #igerslondon #londononly #discoverlondon #londonarchitecture #londondetails #Greenwich #mysecretlondon #londonbylondoners #timeoutlondon #depthobsessed #londonblogger #openhouselondon @royal_docks
Instagram post 2176465615573518303_1442668623 Can you spot the little guy with the pointy hat? This is Thomas Becket, Cockney and friend of King Henry II who was born here, on Cheapside in the City of London. It was his friendship with the King that got him promoted to the role of Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. But then everything changed. Thomas became religious, not wanting to grant favours to his old friend the King and resolutely following his new devout life. As tensions increased a catastrophic misunderstanding led to 4 knights marching to Canterbury and - supposedly on the King’s orders - murdering Thomas Becket in 1170. As if that weren’t bad enough, Becket was murdered while at prayer in his own cathedral. Shock rippled across England and Europe and almost immediately a cult of Becket emerged. He was made a Saint only 2 years later. So look up next time you’re on Cheapside and give our local London Saint a wave! #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public walks as well as bespoke, private tours. Tap the link 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to find out more and browse the blog for some historical London inspiration! . . . #londonhistory #historiclondon #mysecretlondon #london #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #londonicons #visitthecity #thomasbecket #londonguide #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #catholic #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #lookup #chasingshadows #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #cityoflondon #Cheapside
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