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Inside 19 Princelet Street – Spitalfields’ Unique Museum

Posted on September 14, 2017

in architecture, Churches, East London, Interiors, London, Look Up London, Quirky Museums, Things to do in London

by Katie Wignall

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Princelet Street in Spitalfields hides many an interesting historical gem. But this just might be my favourite....

The Aldgate Pump

Posted on July 31, 2017

in animals, Cemetery, East London, London, Look Up London

by Katie Wignall

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The Aldgate Pump, standing where Aldgate High Street forks left to Fenchurch Street and right to Leadenhall Street, seems innocent enough. But in the 19th century it caused Londoners to die in their hundreds and for grisly reasons....

Look Down London Best Finds Under Your Feet

Look Down London – The 9 Best Finds Under Your Feet

Posted on July 25, 2017

in Churches, East London, London, Look Up London, Plaques, Roman, Street Art

by Katie Wignall

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I’ve spent a long time encouraging people to look up in London, but sometimes it’s worth looking down. In this post I’m sharing the snippets of London’s art and history that’s hiding under your feet!...

10 Unusual Gardens and Open Spaces in London

Posted on July 17, 2017

in Cemetery, Churches, East London, London, Look Up London, nature, Things to do in London

by Katie Wignall

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Often listed as one of the greenest cities in the world, London is blessed with 8 Royal Parks and surrounded by woodland. However, I've made a list of the more esoteric green places to visit in central London, spots with an interesting tale or simply...

Inside The Geffrye Almshouse

Posted on June 1, 2017

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by Katie Wignall

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Established in 1714 and tucked behind high walls in Hoxton, the Geffrye Almshouses are kept as they would've appeared in the 1700s and 1800s. Step inside...

The Roman Ruins Under Leadenhall Market

Posted on May 4, 2017

in architecture, East London, London, Look Up London, Roman

by Katie Wignall

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In one of the most picturesque areas of The City, there's a hidden, ancient, secret. Did you know you can find roman ruins under Leadenhall Market?...