New Bond Street Sculpture: Sotheby’s Ancient Secret
In a street full of luxury hides Sotheby's ancient secret. London's oldest privately owned sculpture, hiding in plain sight!...
Hidden History in a Cornhill Doorway
Ever noticed this Cornhill doorway in Bank? Not only is it rather lovely, but it hides some interesting history for those who take time to stop and look!...
The Telephone Box | London’s Best Ones and Sneaky Design Details
The Telephone Box is a UK-wide icon, but do you know its history and these sneaky hidden details? And where can you find the best ones?...
London Necropolis Railway: Trains For The Dead
Pay special attention to this building in Waterloo, it hides a surprising secret. All terminate here....
Story Behind The Beautiful Southbank House, Lambeth
Posted on October 30, 2017
What's the story behind this gorgeous building? A classic bit of Victorian showing off, here's the history of this stunner in Lambeth...
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 Story Behind The Wood Street Tree
Posted on September 30, 2017
On the corner of Cheapside and Wood Street stands a lonely London plane tree. But this isn't any old tree, its become a symbol of The City and has witnessed dramatic London changes. Oh if those leaves could talk...
The Thing Everyone Misses At St Paul’s Cathedral
Posted on August 13, 2017
London's domed icon, tallest building in the city from 1712 to 1965, has one factor that's often overlooked. Ever taken a moment to look at St Paul's Cross?...
The Aldgate Pump
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....
9 Historic London Details To Look Out For
Since I've been wandering around London, the same kind of details crop up. So I've gathered my 9 favourites London historic details that let you appreciate this city's weird quirks....