52-55 Newington Green | London’s Oldest Terrace Houses
Built in 1658, London's oldest terraced houses can be found in Islington. Who lived there and what's their story?...
Parkland Walk | Walk Along An Abandoned Railway Line
Posted on April 11, 2021
The full Parkland Walk route goes from Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park, but you can also take a shorter route between Highgate and Finsbury Park....
9 Things Not to Miss at Highgate Cemetery
Posted on April 6, 2021
You can now explore the West side of Highgate Cemetery on a self-guided tour, here are some of the absolute highlights!...
Look Up at Zimbabwe House | Mutilated Sculptures on the Strand
High up on Zimbabwe House on the Strand you'll spot these mutilated sculptures. What were they? And why are they so damaged?...
Hidden History in Greenwich Park
Posted on March 23, 2021
One of London's Royal Parks, Greenwich Park is packed with history and these more surprising sites are a great place to start...
Shepherdess Walk Mosaics | Artistic History in Hoxton
In a corner of Shepherdess Walk park in Hoxton you'll find these stunning mosaics, looks at the details and read about their story....
A Closer Look at the Buxton Memorial
The story behind the Buxton Memorial, the jewel-like gem in Westminster that celebrates the abolition of slavery....
The Ancient House, Walthamstow | London’s Oldest House
In E17 you'll find an extraordinarily old home, quite possibly the oldest in London! Ever heard of The Ancient House in Walthamstow?...
Why Is There a Random Memorial on Cloak Lane in the City?
This out-of-place memorial on Cloak Lane in the City is worth closer inspection...
The Cyprus Street War Memorial, Bethnal Green
On the fairly ordinary Bethnal Green street, this War Memorial is a poignant bit of history that's worth a closer look. ...
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