Just off Leicester Square, not somewhere you’d normally associate with peace and quiet, you can find a hidden Catholic Church. This is Notre Dame de France, a Catholic Church for the French Community in London that was established in 1861. Above the entrance of the church is...
Marking the boundary between Westminster and the City of London is Temple Bar Memorial. As the name suggests, it’s a reminder for something far older that stood in its place. So what’s the history of Temple Bar and have you admired all the details on Temple...
In the most inauspicious of locations, under the A24 by Colliers Wood, sits what was once the magnificent Merton priory. Entrance to The Chapter House, Merton Priory is beyond the green fence and on the left Founded in 1114, Merton Priory was one of the most important...
As an official City of London Guide, I was lucky to be invited to the Mercers’ Hall in December 2021 for their Advent Sermon. Unique amongst the City’s Livery Companies for having its own private chapel on site, here’s a look inside the Mercers’ Hall… History...
Take a closer look at St Giles-in-the-Fields Gateway, a carving from 1800 that reflects the pretty grisly history of the area....
Opposite Bond Street Station is a statue of a lion on a pillar. It's a reminder of an 18th century mansion...
You can now descend 70ft below Farringdon and walk through the Mail Rail Tunnels. Here's what you'll find...
Off Charterhouse Square is the 19th century survivor; The Cottage at 3 Hayne Street. But how long will it last?...
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...
Opposite Bond Street Station is a statue of a lion on a pillar. It's a reminder of an 18th century mansion...