Inside 19 Princelet Street – Spitalfields’ Unique Museum
Posted on September 14, 2017
Princelet Street in Spitalfields hides many an interesting historical gem. But this just might be my favourite....
What To Expect From The Mail Rail
Posted on September 12, 2017
Ride a tiny train under central London. Not any train though, discover the Mail Rail! A secret tunnel network that carried 4 million letters every day...
Why You Should Visit The Old Operating Theatre Museum
Posted on September 5, 2017
This delightfully gruesome museum has reopened, providing Londoners with a hankering for a 19th century science somewhere to investigate! Not for the faint hearted...
In Photos: St Paul’s Summer Lates
Posted on September 1, 2017
St Paul's opened its doors to evening visitors and photos are not only allowed, they're encouraged! Here is what I found inside...
15 Unusual Things You Can Find In London City Churches
Posted on August 29, 2017
There's 47 churches within London's square mile. Each with their own history and often some special quirk up their sleeve. From ancient relics to pop-up gardens and cutting edge sculpture to 17th century shoes, there's plenty of surprises to be found...
What To See At Open House London 2017 (That You Don’t Need To Book)
Posted on August 21, 2017
Over 800 London buildings are available to snoop around on 16 - 17 September 2017 (for free!) here are the best historic gems that aren't regularly open to the public....
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?...
6 Bits Of History To Spot On The Underground
Londoners are very proud of their 150+ year old subterranean network. Sure, we can complain about it, but we love it really. The main reason I love the tube is the little quirks you find at every new station....
The Aldgate Pump
Posted on July 31, 2017
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....
Look Down London – The 9 Best Finds Under Your Feet
Posted on July 25, 2017
I’ve spent a long time encouraging people to look up in London, but sometimes it’s worth looking down. In this post I’m sharing the snippets of London’s art and history that’s hiding under your feet!...
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