Reynolds & Hogarth: Mistake on the Victoria and Albert Museum
We've all been there. That sinkin feeling when you realise you've made a mistake. So imagine - on the V&A no less - discovering a mistake over 100 years too late!...
The Real History of the Strand Lane ‘Roman’ Bath
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May 26, 2018
There's a National Trust Sign, but don't be fooled. The Strand Roman Bath isn't quite what it appears to be....
London’s Strange Cherubs
Not all chubby faces that adorn buildings are angelic. Some are frankly terrifying!...
London Mithraeum: Visit a Roman Temple Under London
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May 4, 2018
First discovered in 1954, as part of the new Bloomberg HQ, London's Mithraeum been restored so Londoners can step back 1,800 years, inside a Roman Temple!...
The Spitalfields Roundels: History Embedded In The Pavement
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April 9, 2018
Across E1 you can spot subtle bronze circles embedded in the pavement. But what’s the story of these Spitalfields plaques?...
London’s Most Eye-Catching Weathervanes and the Stories Behind Them
Look up. No, right up! See that glinting in the sunlight? London weathervanes can range from the standard arrow to the downright mad. Here are the best the city has to offer and the surprising history of each one....
The Cornhill Devils: A Nasty Surprise in The City
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March 24, 2018
If you look up at the highest point in the City of London, you're in for a fright. Staring down at you are the contorted faces of the Cornhill Devils. But why are they here?...
Carting Lane: London’s Sewage Lamppost?
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March 10, 2018
Halfway down the Strand you get a glimpse of The Savoy Hotel facade, a sure symbol of luxury. Surprising then, to know that only a short walk away is the Carting Lane sewage lamppost. Whats the story?...
Spratt’s: The Old London Dog Biscuit Factory
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March 2, 2018
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
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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. ...
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