The London Stone is back on Cannon Street
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October 8, 2018
On 4 October the London Stone was returned to a fancy new home on Cannon Street. Proclaimed as the 'heart of London', what is it and why is it so important?...
Imperial War Museum Poppies | Weeping Window at IWM London
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October 4, 2018
'Weeping Windows' makes it's final stop in London. You can see the iconic poppy artwork at the Imperial War Museum until 18 November 2018...
History Behind These Coade Stone Faces
Ever seen these cheeky chaps looking down on you around London? There's actually a lot of history in this Coade stone faces...
The Best of Open House London – 2018 Highlights
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September 26, 2018
A Fitzrovia treasure trove, zen architecture in Kings Cross and secret freemason temple. In short, all this year's Open House highlights...
A Closer Look At Buckingham Palace Gates
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September 18, 2018
Despite being one of London's most iconic buildings, most people don't actually look at the details surrounding Buckingham Palace...
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
You could easily dismiss this as just another neoclassical stone building, but there's plenty of hidden facts to discover...
Hampstead Pergola: London’s Prettiest Garden?
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September 4, 2018
It turns out that Hampstead is rather lovely. Groundbreaking discovery, I know. But re-visiting this hidden garden cements it as London's prettiest....
Return of the John Snow Water Pump
I'd resigned myself that Soho's historic John Snow Water Pump would never make a comeback, but I was wrong. What a delight to see it's return, and a chance to explore it's importance for London...
What To See At Open House London 2018 (That You Don’t Need To Book)
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August 21, 2018
Over 800 London buildings are available to snoop around on 22 - 23 September 2017 (for free!) here are the best historic gems that aren't regularly open to the public.....
Exploring Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
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August 16, 2018
Perhaps not famous or studded with celebrity graves, Tower Hamlets is so worth a visit, here are the fascinating human stories I found...