Although sometimes overlooked, Fulham Palace is, I would say, one of London’s most remarkable historic sites. For one thing, few places in the capital can rival its extraordinary longevity: for more than 1,300 years it served as the London residence of the Bishop of London. The Bishop of London was a powerful figure, not just […]
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‘A Republic, if you can keep it’. These were the words of Benjamin Franklin when asked in 1787 whether the newly concluded Constitutional Convention had created a monarchy or a republic. 4th July 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the birth of the United States of America. I felt
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Chelsea Old Church has stood quietly on the banks of the River Thames for more than 700 years. It may not be London’s most spectacular church, but like Chelsea itself, is steeped in history. The building is an architectural jigsaw, shaped and reshaped over the centuries and has one of the most remarkable collection of
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Tucked just off busy Holborn, amongst a dense cluster of much newer buildings is a rare survivor of both the Great Fire and the Blitz: Barnards Inn Hall. This historic gem is now home to Gresham College, an extraordinary institution that has been providing free public lectures for more than 400 years, continuing a tradition
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Few hospitals have left a mark on London and the country’s history quite like Bethlem Royal Hospital. Established in the thirteenth century, it is Britain’s oldest psychiatric institution and likely the oldest in the world. It is also not just a hospital, it became a symbol of mental healthcare, was a famous London landmark and
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