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....
Kings Hiding On High Holborn
Next time you exit Holborn station, maybe as you’re waiting to cross High Holborn, look up. You’ll spot two Kings, seated on thrones, staring down at you....
Why Is Coco Chanel On Every Westminster Lamppost?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The eagle-eyed among you may this symbol, featured on ever Westminster lamppost:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="38px"][vc_single_image image="57448" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space height="38px"][vc_column_text]It's basically a fancy 'W' the symbol of the Duke of Westminster. So far, so usual.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="38px"][vc_column_text] BUT on the other side...
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