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!...
In a street full of luxury hides Sotheby's ancient secret. London's oldest privately owned sculpture, hiding in plain sight!...
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 is a UK-wide icon, but do you know its history and these sneaky hidden details? And where can you find the best ones?...
Pay special attention to this building in Waterloo, it hides a surprising secret. All terminate here....
What's the story behind this gorgeous building? A classic bit of Victorian showing off, here's the history of this stunner in Lambeth...
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!...
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...
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, 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....
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....