Approaching St Stephen Walbrook from the North, it looks relatively ordinary with its fairly typical tower and unadorned exterior. From the East or West you may spot a large green dome: a clue to what lies behind the facade. Go inside however and you will be blown away: St Stephen Walbrook is widely considered Wren’s […]
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On a recent visit to Twickenham, an area of London packed with history, I went to see a specific set of statues, found in the grounds of York House. The collection is commonly known as ‘The Naked Ladies’ and, as well as looking extremely theatrical, they also have a dramatic history behind them. York House
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The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is a truly iconic landmark and one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in London. I recently went on a fantastic tour of the hotel, read on for the history and my tour highlights. The Arrival Of The Railway In 1862, the Midland Railway company, who already ran a
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One of my favourite oddities to spot around London are ‘bluecoat’ statues. You will occasionally see them, most often in a pair, a girl and a boy, on the front of buildings. They are usually there because the building was once what was known as a ‘bluecoat’ school. Bluecoat, sometimes spelt ‘blewcoat’, schools were charitable
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Amongst the many mansions and beautiful homes in the Holland Park and Kensington area you will find one particular former home that just happens to be one of London’s best hidden gems: Leighton House. From the outside it is a rather lovely red-brick construction, but the unusual layout and dome are clues to the fact
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