Tucked off the busy Borough High Street is Trinity Church Square. It's a little residential enclave which seems more Bloomsbury than Borough. It was laid out in the early 19th century and seems simple enough, a lovely church and garden with surrounding terraced houses. But, as ever,...
Within the extensive grounds of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire you can find remnants of inspiration for one of London’s most extraordinary buildings, The Crystal Palace. It gave its name to an area of London (and a football team!) but thanks to a disastrous fire you won’t...
As part of my new walking tour Hidden Wonders of Waterloo I've been researching the history of Surrey Chapel, an 18th century church that once stood by Southwark Station. Although it no longer stands today, it's a prime example of the historic twists and turns...
Eltham Palace is a bit of a mad place, full to bursting with strange juxtapositions and quirky details. Here are some of my favourite discoveries from a recent visit...
I've come to expect that there's nearly always an historic reason behind things you spot in London. From street names to sculptures, there's always a story! Such is the case with this curious brickwork on the Peabody St John's Hill Estate. On the face of it,...
In the shadow of Southwark Cathedral there is a curious-shaped memorial stone which remembers a Mohegan Chief who travelled to London in the 18th Century. The Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe is a sovereign, federally-recognised Indian Nation. It has its own constitution and government and gained federal...
We all love a London historic oddity right? Over the years running my London walking tours (and blog) I've spotted many a curiosity, but here are my top 10 best London oddities to look out for...
Along Jamaica Road in Bermondsey, look up and you’ll spot a curious gargoyle on top of Millstream House. A helpful plaque (at a more eye-catching height) informs you that this gargoyle was once part of the Houses of Parliament and was moved here after bomb damage...
At the end of the Northern Line, Morden is hiding one of South London's loveliest green spaces! Here's the history of Morden Hall Park...
Within Streatham Common you'll find The Rookery, a delightful little gem that's packed with history!...