Novo Cemetery: East London’s Secret Jewish Burial Ground
Tucked behind the Queen Mary University of London Campus is a very strange sight. A calm and quiet burial ground! Discover Novo Cemetry, the hidden Jewish graveyard in Mile End....
The Spitalfields Roundels: History Embedded In The Pavement
Across E1 you can spot subtle bronze circles embedded in the pavement. But what’s the story of these Spitalfields plaques?...
Spratt’s: The Old London Dog Biscuit Factory
Converted warehouse buildings are now a popular choice for flats and you can find many in the East End. None, however, are quite as fascinating as Spratt's; Poplar's old dog biscuit factory....
Whitechapel Art Gallery: History Above Your Eyeline
Posted on February 13, 2018
John Passmore Edwards isn't a household name, but perhaps he should be. Looking up at Whitechapel Art Gallery reveals a combination of history and contemporary art. ...
In Pictures: Winter Lights 2018 at Canary Wharf
Posted on January 16, 2018
Back for another year, Winter Lights 2018 returns to Canary Wharf with a wealth of extraordinary lights installations....
Guide to the Best Shoreditch Street Art
From 'alternative' and off-the-beaten-track, Spitalfields tours are increasing popular and touristy. So where is the best Shoreditch Street Art?...
London’s Weirdest Museum: The Last Tuesday Society
A bizarre collection in Hackney with everything from shrunken heads to terrifying taxidermy. Proceed with caution...
Inside Abbey Mills Pumping Station
This cathedral-like building in East London hides a surprising secret. Incredibly, it's a Sewage Pumping Station! Step inside this Victorian wonder....
What Whitechapel Road and Pamplona Have in Common
Posted on October 6, 2017
Pamplona isn't the only city with a history of bull running. Ok, you might not get much Whitechapel Road Bullock Running nowadays. But the history is there to be found!...
The Best of Open House London – 2017 Highlights
Posted on September 26, 2017
Over 800 buildings are open for the public – for free – to snoop around and last weekend I did the usual rushing across the city to try and see as much as possible! These were my favourite Open House discoveries this year....