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Brown Hart Gardens History | Look Up London

Brown Hart Gardens History | Electricity, Elephants and Giants

Posted on December 6, 2021
in architecture, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, West London
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Opposite Bond Street Station is a statue of a lion on a pillar. It's a reminder of an 18th century mansion...

Walking the Mail Rail Tunnels | Look Up London

Walking the Mail Rail Tunnels | Explore Under London!

Posted on November 29, 2021
in architecture, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, West London
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You can now descend 70ft below Farringdon and walk through the Mail Rail Tunnels. Here's what you'll find...

The Cottage 3 Hayne Street | Look Up London

What’s The Story of The Cottage, 3 Hayne Street?

Posted on November 22, 2021
in architecture, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, West London
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Off Charterhouse Square is the 19th century survivor; The Cottage at 3 Hayne Street. But how long will it last?...

History of Morden Hall Park | Look Up London

History of Morden Hall Park

Posted on November 15, 2021
in Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, nature, South London, West London
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At the end of the Northern Line, Morden is hiding one of South London's loveliest green spaces! Here's the history of Morden Hall Park...

History Behind this Lion Statue on Oxford Street | Look Up London

History Behind this Lion Statue on Oxford Street

Posted on November 2, 2021
in architecture, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, West London
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Opposite Bond Street Station is a statue of a lion on a pillar. It's a reminder of an 18th century mansion...

The History Behind Charing Cross | Look Up London

The History Behind Charing Cross

Posted on October 25, 2021
in architecture, etymology, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London
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You’ve probably noticed the massive decorative monument outside Charing Cross Station, but do you know why it’s there? Digging into its history gives you a story of romance and the reason this area has its name....

Historic London Doors | Look Up London

12 Historic London Doors

Posted on October 19, 2021
in Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London
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What's behind these historic London doors? From world-famous ones, to the pair that aren't really there...

Historic Gems in Fleet Street Quarter | Look Up London

10 Historic Gems in Fleet Street Quarter

Posted on July 19, 2021
in architecture, City of London, Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London
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Fleet Street is one of London’s most historic thoroughfares and in partnership with Fleet Street Quarter I'm sharing my 10 favourite historic gems...

Historic London Cats

13 Historic London Cats

Posted on June 28, 2021
in Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London
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Unlucky for some? These are my favourite 13 London cats. How many have you spotted?...

London's Best Mosaics | Look Up London - St Paul's Cathedral

London’s Best Mosaics | And the History Behind Them!

Posted on June 7, 2021
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From church decoration to ghost signs and art projects, London's best mosaics and the history behind them. Read about my 13 favourites...

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This used to stand where Liverpool Street Station This used to stand where Liverpool Street Station is today! One of my favourite objects in the V&A, this was the house of Paul Pindar, a wealthy merchant, who had this built 1599-1600! Paul was a City merchant and diplomat (swipe ➡️ to see the City of London crest worked into the decorative facade) and he was clearly in the good books because he was knighted by King James I in 1620. His house survived the Great Fire of London in 1666 but throughout the next centuries the area became overcrowded and poorer. The mansion house was subdivided and by the 19thC it was used as a pub - the Paul Pindar’s Head (swipe to see an image! ➡️) When Liverpool Street Station was proposed this was scheduled to be demolished. Thankfully though, the facade was saved and it can still be admired - almost 400 years after being built - by Londoners today! #lookuplondon #london #londonhistory #historyoflondon #myvam #londonmuseum #londonmuseums #letsdolondon #explorelondon #londonguide #londontips #liverpoolstreetstation @vamuseum
Have you heard of Morden Hall Park? If you ventur Have you heard of Morden Hall Park? If you venture to the end of the Northern Line you’re in for a treat! Morden Hall Park is whopping 125 acres of beautiful green space, with a wetland board walk, a beautiful rose garden and I even spotted a Constable-esque shire horse on the hay meadow when I went for a stroll! Swipe ➡️ for a look… 📍I’ve written about it’s history on the blog (tap 👉🏼 @look_uplondon for the link in my bio) Today it’s looked after by @nationaltrust and is an absolute gem, have you been? If not it’s definitely one for the London to-do list! #lookuplondon #london #londonhistory #londonparks #londongreenspace #nationaltrust #londonhiddengems #morden #mordenhallpark #explorelondon #discoverlondon #letsdolondon
Did you know red post boxes were originally green? Did you know red post boxes were originally green? This little gem is on St Martin Le Grand in the City, giving you an idea of what the beta test of post boxes looked like! This is a replica Penfold Postbox (designed by John Penfold in 1866) and was unveiled in 2016. It celebrates 500 years since the first Master of the Posts, a position filled by Brian Tuke and created by King Henry VIII! The location is quite apt, being close to the former General Post Office which had its HQ by St Paul’s between 1894-1984. In fact, St Paul’s tube station was called ‘Post Office’ until 1937! #lookuplondon #londonhistory #londonfacts #letsdolondon #londonwalks #explorelondon #londonlife #londonpostbox #londonfact #discoverlondon #cityoflondon #postboxesofinstagram #historiclondon #londoncorners
🚨UPDATE 🚨 All the in-person walking tour da 🚨UPDATE 🚨 All the in-person walking tour dates are now sold out. But you can join the virtual Christmas lights walk live online or catch up with a recording 15 December, 7pm 21 December, 7pm £15 per screen, booking link in my bio! 👉🏼 @look_uplondon #lookuplondon #christmasinlondon #londonchristmaslights #christmaslightswalk #londonhistory #coventgarden #londonchristmaswalk #christmaslights #virtualtour #christmaslightseverywhere #christmaslightsvirtualtours Music: Sleigh ride Musician: Rook1e
On this quiet residential street in Bethnal Green On this quiet residential street in Bethnal Green you can find this poignant war memorial. The inscription reads; In loving memory of the Men of Cyprus Street Who made the Great Sacrifice 1914-18 There are 26 names. 26 men from one single street that never made it home from the First World War. This is a replacement memorial after the original one from 1919 was badly damaged by a bomb during The Second World War. It was found in the Wellington Pub on the corner of the street in the 1960s then resurrected. It’s been looked after and added to ever since. #lestweforget #lookuplondon #londonhistory #bethnalgreen #london #eastlondon #cyprusstreet #warmemorial #firstworldwar #WWI #eastend #eastendhistory #socialhistory #11november #remembranceday #november11 #11thhour
The City of London is bursting with symbols and cl The City of London is bursting with symbols and clues to its rich history but often, you’ve gotta look up 👀 to spot them! Along Throgmorton Avenue and you’ll spot the colourful flag of the Drapers’ Company. Given a royal charter in 1364, the Drapers’ were a collective of merchants that sold fabrics or traded in wool and cloth. Their coat or arms was granted in 1439 and the three symbols here represent three triple crowns on top of clouds with sunbeams. They are a reference to the Virgin Mary and the full name of the Drapers’ Company is (deep breath…) "The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary the Virgin of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London”. Swipe right for a view inside their fabulous 19th Century hall. Have you been? If not it’s definitely one to bookmark for Open House London weekend, when it’s usually open for free! ___ Look Up London runs walking tours designed for especially Londoners, sharing the history hiding in plain sight! Book walks and discover more of the city’s hidden history on the page & blog 👉🏼 @look_uplondon #cityoflondon #londonwalks #lookup #londonhistory #thecity #historiclondon #londonphotography #londonfacts #londonhistoryfacts #london #explorelondon #discoverlondon #mysecretlondon #openhouselondon #walkinlondon #londontourguide #bestlondonwalks
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