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Streatham Pumping Station | Look Up London

Look Inside Streatham Pumping Station

Posted on September 6, 2021
in architecture, London, Look Up London, South London
1 Comment

As part of Open House London I got a rare look inside Streatham Pumping Station which still provides fresh water for Londoners!...

Greenwich Park History

Hidden History in Greenwich Park

Posted on March 23, 2021
in London, Look Up London, nature, South London, Things to do in London
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One of London's Royal Parks, Greenwich Park is packed with history and these more surprising sites are a great place to start...

Old Kent Road Mural | Look Up London

History of the Old Kent Road | Details of the Stunning Tiled Mural

Posted on January 19, 2021
in Hidden Gems, London, Look Up London, South London
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A closer look at the beautiful history-filled mural that brighten's up the Old Kent Road ...

Hopton Street History - Hopton Almshouses

Hopton Street History

Posted on November 3, 2020
in London, South London
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Behind Tate Modern are two incredible historic survivors. Here's some history hiding in plain sight on Hopton Street...

Tanner Street Gardens

The Abandoned Church Tower in Bermondsey

Posted on September 4, 2020
in architecture, Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London, South London
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In Bermondsey, what once was a drinking fountain has an even stranger story behind it...

Southwark Park Caryatids

Story Behind the Southwark Park Caryatids

Posted on May 19, 2020
in London, Look Up London, nature, South London
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Though not ancient, these mysterious ruins are over 100 years old and have travelled across South London...

Turkish Baths Northumberland Avenue

The Lost Turkish Baths on Northumberland Avenue

Posted on July 9, 2019
in London, Look Up London, South London
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Down Craven Passage, look up for a reminder of a lost wonder; a sumptuous Victorian Turkish Baths on Northumberland Avenue...

Dog Sculpture Southwark

The Dog and Bowl Sculpture Outside Southwark Station

Posted on June 4, 2019
in London, Look Up London, South London
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Look up outside Southwark station and you'll see a dog licking a bowl. But why is it there?...

Hays Wharf London Bridge

The Details of Hay’s Wharf, London Bridge

Posted on May 21, 2019
in architecture, London, Look Up London, South London
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Walking over London Bridge, I'll always take in the views of Tower Bridge and The Shard. However, what really catches my eye is the dirty gold letters exclaiming HAY'S WHARF....

Red Cross Garden

A Secret Garden in Southwark | Red Cross Garden

Posted on April 15, 2019
in London, nature, South London
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A gem of a garden in Southwark, with plenty of history too!...

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This extraordinary building is right by Streatham This extraordinary building is right by Streatham Common Station. It hasn’t been open to the public for 12 years but for Open House London I managed to get a look inside. ➡️ swipe for a peek! It’s a water pumping station, built in 1890s and amazingly still a key part of Thames Water’s supply for London today. 📍 Read more in my blog post, tap @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for the link in my bio! #openhouselondon #lookuplondon #streatham #streathamcommon #londonhistory #london #unusuallondon #mysecretlondon #streathampumpingstation #explorelondon #londonhistoryblog #londonarchitecture #archilovers #Victorian #engineering #prettycitylondon @officialthameswater @opencitylondon
The song goes that “a nightingale sang in Berkel The song goes that “a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square” but if you’re walking through Mayfair today you’ll hear a rainforest sound track and see a parrots bursting from the foliage. Annabel’s is known for its eclectic facades but this might just be my favourite yet. What do you think? Berkeley Square was laid out in 1696 when Lord Berkeley sold his home here to the Duke of Devonshire but made him sign an agreement that he wouldn’t build on this patch of greenery. When speculative development started springing up in the 1730s and 40s this London square was kept and today it has some of the oldest plane trees in London. So while this display might be fake and temporary, thankfully you can always enjoy the green space of Berkeley Square! #lookuplondon #annabelsmayfair #mysecretlondon #BerkeleySquare #Mayfair #LondonHistory #MayfairHistory #LondonWalks #London #ThisisLondon #Timeoutlondon #explorelondon #londonscenes #londonguide
Well isn’t this delightful? Back in 1671 John D Well isn’t this delightful? Back in 1671 John Dwight established a pottery here in Fulham. Dwight was onto a winner with his new technique that was hitherto unseen in England. An Oxford Univeristy graduate, he’d been experimenting with techniques to create porcelain and Dutch stoneware, mimicking the products seen and exported from China and Holland. Sadly for Dwight his epic quest to create the perfect product meant that he never made a huge amount of profit. His daughter continued the family business from 1703 but by 1743 the owners had declared bankruptcy. Fast forward to the building we see today and this is a Grade II listed 19th century bottle kiln. It was in use throughout the 1800s and 1900s and new companies working here actually found some of Dwights pots and ale-jugs during excavations! Today, sadly, the building isn’t currently in use. #LookUpLondon #LondonHistory #FulhamHistory #FulhamPottery #ThisISLondon #OffTheBeatenTrackLondon #LondonWalks #LondonTourGuide #BlueBadgeGuide #LondonArchitecture #UnsualLondon #MySecretLondon #SWLondon
📣 Open House London Recommendations! 📣 Prob 📣 Open House London Recommendations! 📣 Probably a London history fan’s favourite weekend of the year, for 2021 Open House is running from 4-12 September and there’s PLENTY to see, for free (and with no need to pre-book!) From secret Chelsea burial grounds, glittering livery halls, stunning Victorian churches and historic homes, it’s a veritable feast! I’ve written a blog post with my top 24 recommendations for amazing historic venues and buildings to visit, all of which you just turn up (so no worries if you haven’t planned anything yet!) 📍Tap @look_uplondon for the link in my bio for the blog post! Where are you going this year? PICTURED HERE: • Drapers Hall, City of London • The Junction, St Mary Magdalene Paddington • Charlton House, Greenwich • Benjamin Franklin House, Charing Cross • St Augustine Tower, Hackney • Temple Church, City of London • Moravian Burial Ground, Chelsea @opencitylondon #OpenHouseLondon #OHLondon21 #OpenHouseLondon2021 #London #LetsDoLondon #VisitLondon #MySecretLondon #LookUpLondon #LondonBlogs #ThingstodoinLondon #LondonGuide #LondonTrips #PostcardPlaces #LondonInteriors #LondonHistory
Lovely to stumble upon the new @akajimmyc piece in Lovely to stumble upon the new @akajimmyc piece in Clerkenwell while planning a walking tour! It’s called Spring and is based on lots of different drawings in Victoria Park. In typical Jimmy C style it’s a collection of bright, sprayed on, dots which come together in an explosion of colour and lovely little details. Swipe ➡️ for an idea of what I mean! I thought it’s was a perfect little bit of joyfulness to brighten up a street. Have you seen his work around London? 📍Find it for yourself at 65 Banner Street, corner of Whitecross Street in Clerkenwell #london #londonstreetart #streetart #lookuplondon #streetarteverywhere #londonart #jimmyc #letsdolondon #explorelondon #londonwalks #discoverlondon #londontours #londonguide
There’s an oasis to be found on the edge of the There’s an oasis to be found on the edge of the City… The Charterhouse began as a monastery in the 14th century, later becoming a Tudor Palace then an almshouse and school. Today it’s still home to over 40 ‘brothers’ (men and women) who get to live in his peaceful haven in EC1. But the good news is, you can visit! They run tours of the history, buildings and have recently opened up the private gardens! (Which - as you can see - are absolutely delightful) 📍Tap the link in my bio @look_uplondon 👈🏼 for the blog about Charterhouse Gardens and for more history! #lookuplondon #londonhiddengems #discoverlondon #explorelondon #charterhouse @charterhouselondon #londonhistory #londonmuseums #london #letsdolondon
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