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martin lane oven safe

Safe? Oven? A Mystery Object on Martin Lane in the City

Posted on August 27, 2019
in City of London, London, Look Up London
13 Comments

Everyone loves a London mystery right? Especially when the object in question looks so out of place. So what is this thing on Martin Lane?...

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What To See At Open House London 2019 (That You Don’t Need To Book)

Posted on August 19, 2019
in architecture, Interiors, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
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Over 800 London buildings are available to snoop around on 21 - 22 September 2019 (for free!) here are the best historic gems that you don't have to pre-book!...

Bethnal Green Tube Disaster Memorial

The Bethnal Green Tube Disaster Memorial

Posted on August 4, 2019
in East London, London, London Underground, Look Up London
6 Comments

The Bethnal Green Tube Disaster was the UK's single largest loss of civilian life during WWII, yet the memorial was only finished in 2017....

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Climb the Caledonian Park Clock Tower

Posted on July 30, 2019
in London, Look Up London, North London, Things to do in London
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The former centre point of a thriving market, today the Caledonian Park Clock Tower stands alone. but this Summer to can climb to the top!...

One Pembridge Square Ceiling

A Jaw-Dropping Secret Ceiling in Notting Hill

Posted on July 17, 2019
in architecture, London, Look Up London, West London
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Now part of a library and one minute from Portobello Road, the stunning ceiling One Pembridge Square is well worth looking up at!...

Turkish Baths Northumberland Avenue

The Lost Turkish Baths on Northumberland Avenue

Posted on July 9, 2019
in London, Look Up London, South London
10 Comments

Down Craven Passage, look up for a reminder of a lost wonder; a sumptuous Victorian Turkish Baths on Northumberland Avenue...

North Audley Street Roundels

North Audley Street Pavement Roundels

Posted on July 2, 2019
in Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, West London
4 Comments

I know I'm usually looking up, but these North Audley Street roundels on the floor recently caught my eye....

Walking Tours of London

Weird London Street Names With A Story Behind Them (Part 2)

Posted on June 25, 2019
in etymology, London, Look Up London
3 Comments

Curious about 'Pardon Street'? or want to know the story behind 'Of Alley' Here's a second helping of weird London street names...

History Under Liverpool Street

The Secret History Under Liverpool Street Station

Posted on June 18, 2019
in London, London Underground, Look Up London
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Walking through the modern station today, it's hard to believe the history hiding underneath Liverpool Street. That is until you know where to look...

Dog Sculpture Southwark

The Dog and Bowl Sculpture Outside Southwark Station

Posted on June 4, 2019
in London, Look Up London, South London
4 Comments

Look up outside Southwark station and you'll see a dog licking a bowl. But why is it there?...

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Instagram post 2199661944369846901_1442668623 Ever wish you could shut yourself away and crack on with that novel/business/side hustle? In 1746 Dr Samuel Johnson received a big commission; to write an English Dictionary. He moved in here, to 17 Gough Square, and finally published his most famous work in 1755 and from then on was known as Dictionary Johnson during his lifetime. Of course, you need company when working by yourself and for Johnson that came in the form of Hodge. Swipe right to see the statue of his pet cat; “a very fine cat indeed” which sits atop Johnson’s dictionary and gazes over at his home. Today the home is a museum; @drjohnsonshouse which tells the story of Samuel Johnson’s life and works in this fabulous restored Georgian home. It’s a quirky London gem! Ever been? #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public walks as well as bespoke, private tours. Tap the link 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to find out more and browse the blog for some historical London inspiration! . . . #londonhistory #chasingfacades #georgian #London #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #wreathwatch #doorsofldn #doorsofinstagram #hiddendetails #ihavethisthingwithdoors #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #wreathhunting #christmasinlondon #history #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #cityoflondon #fleetstreet #drjohnsonshouse #goughsquare
Instagram post 2198138614194327768_1442668623 This lovely little pub can be found along Prescot Street, Shadwell. The gorgeous typography and green tiles are typical of Trumen Brewery pubs, founded in 1666, whose brewery remnants can still be seen on Brick Lane. Today the pub is actually run by Shepherd Neame, a brewery founded in Kent in 1698 but the pub owners opted to strip away the plastic signage and reveal the wonderful tiles in 2004. Good choice, don’t you think?! #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public walks as well as bespoke, private tours. Tap the link 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to find out more and browse the blog for some historical London inspiration! . . . #londonpubs #London #visitlondon #londonhistory #londonbylocals #mylondon #londonicons #pubsofinstagram #londonguide #EastLondon #victorian #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #mysecretlondon #architecture #chasingfacades #pubhistory #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #oldvnew #fridayfeeling #weekendvibes
Instagram post 2196810247507458342_1442668623 Look a bit closer at the writing about this office and you’ll see; John J. Royle of Manchester. John invented something extraordinary. At first he sold radiators and water heaters from his shop here, but he saw a problem in the 19th century that needed solving. So he invented the self-pouring tea pot. It catered for Victorian families who wanted large family-sized pots that they could actually lift. By lifting the lid you created a vacuum which then when depressed pour tea out the long downward-curved spout. Genius! As it gets colder in London I think we could all do with one of these! #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public walks as well as bespoke, private tours. Tap the link 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to find out more and browse the blog for some historical London inspiration! . . . #mysecretlondon #chasingfacades #victorian #London #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #londonicons #shopsofinstagram #londonguide #hiddendetails #londonhistory #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #architecture #historicshops #history #inspiremyinstagram #londonstreets #cityoflondon
Instagram post 2194529978108696133_1442668623 Hampton Court is looking ready for Christmas! The striking 16th Century Tudor Palace is one of the places I take people on private tours and right now it’s looking even lovelier than usual! The jazzy clock behind the tree was made in 1540 and is jam-packed with information. As well as two sets of Roman numerals, dates and months it shows the zodiac symbols, lunar calendar and even the tide height at London Bridge… This was especially useful for Kings like Henry VIII who travelled here via river! Swipe for a closer look #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public tours around London as well as bespoke and private tours. To find out more tap @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for my website link! . . . #londonhistory #HamptonCourt #historiclondon #mysecretlondon #london #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #londonicons #christmasinlondon #londonguide #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #lookup #christmastree #inspiremyinstagram #londonclocks #postcardplaces #tudorlondon #offthebeatentrack @hamptoncourtpalace @historicroyalpalaces
Instagram post 2193030557328087755_1442668623 Look up along Throgmorton Avenue and you’ll spot the colourful flag of the Drapers’ Company. Given a royal charter in 1364, the Drapers’ were a collective of merchants that sold fabrics or traded in wool and cloth. Their coat or arms was granted in 1439 and the three symbols here represent three triple crowns on top of clouds with sunbeams. They are a reference to the Virgin Mary and the full name of the Drapers’ Company is (deep breath…) "The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary the Virgin of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London”. Swipe right for a view inside their fabulous 19th Century hall. Have you been? If not it’s definitely one to bookmark for Open House London 2020! #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public walks as well as bespoke, private tours. Tap the link 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to find out more and browse the blog for some historical London inspiration! . . . #londonhistory #london #thisislondon #lookup #offthebeatentrack #visitthecity #liverycompanies #insiderlondon #londonbylondoners #londonwalks #heraldry #coatofarms #visitlondon #discoverlondon #explorelondon #hiddenlondon #archilovers #history #thecity #mysecretlondon #cityoflondon #historiclondon #openhouselondon @openhouselondon @visitthecity #fridayvibes
Instagram post 2191684361116430251_1442668623 Elder Street in Spitalfields could’ve easily been swept away in the 1970s. Built in the early 1700s, the street was part of a book-ending demolition plan; destroying houses one by one to make the neighbouring buildings deemed structurally unsafe by the building inspectors and therefore more easy to destroy. Thankfully Spitalfields Trust illegally squatted the no.s 5-7 Elder Street, then staged a ‘sit-in’ at British Land until the threat of demolition was over. As Norman Foster’s new residential tower block looms over, I for one hope that Elder Street manages to stay here forever! #lookuplondon . . . I run quirky public walks as well as bespoke, private tours. Tap the link 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to find out more and browse the blog for some historical London inspiration! . . . #londonhistory #spitalfields #historiclondon #mysecretlondon #london #visitlondon #londonbylocals #mylondon #chasingfacades #spitalfieldstrust #londonguide #thisislondon #prettycitylondon #londonbylondoners #londonprivatetours #discoverlondon #explorelondon #lookup #ElderStreet #archilovers #postcardplaces #oldvsnew #offthebeatentrack @spitalfields_trust
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