The 8 Best London Walking Routes (Off the Beaten Track)
During lockdown I ended up discovering some these by accident! Here are my favourite strolls amid greenery and away from crowds...
Story Behind the Southwark Park Caryatids
Though not ancient, these mysterious ruins are over 100 years old and have travelled across South London...
8 Unusual London Trees With A Story Behind Them
London is technically a forest, so here are the best trees to look out for...
Unusual Gardens and Open Spaces in London – Part 2
6 more unusual green spaces to explore in London...
A Secret Garden in Southwark | Red Cross Garden
A gem of a garden in Southwark, with plenty of history too!...
Hampstead Pergola: London’s Prettiest Garden?
Posted on 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....
St Ethelburga’s: Centre of Peace in Liverpool Street
Posted on January 15, 2018
Nestled amongst the towering skyscrapers of The City is St Ethelburga's a survivor of a church that is now a centre for peace in Liverpool Street....
Secrets of Old St Pancras Churchyard
Posted on January 2, 2018
Behind the back of the station you'll find a charming green space with fascinating things to seek out. These are the secrets of St Pancras Old Churchyard...
The Story Behind The Wood Street Tree
Posted on September 30, 2017
On the corner of Cheapside and Wood Street stands a lonely London plane tree. But this isn't any old tree, its become a symbol of The City and has witnessed dramatic London changes. Oh if those leaves could talk...
10 Unusual Gardens and Open Spaces in London
Posted on July 17, 2017
Often listed as one of the greenest cities in the world, London is blessed with 8 Royal Parks and surrounded by woodland. However, I've made a list of the more esoteric green places to visit in central London, spots with an interesting tale or simply...
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