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All Hallows-by-the-Tower, named due its proximity to the Tower of London, is said to be the City of London’s oldest church; founded in 675AD. At this incredibly historic church, you can observe the many layers of London’s history in all its glorious chaos, including Roman pavement, a Saxon arch, medieval stonework and twisted, deformed reminders […]
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Picture the scenario. It’s the weekend and you are wandering through Victoria Park. Perhaps you’ve picked up a pain au chocolat or croissant from a local bakery. You take a seat to rest your legs, watch the world go by and consume your flaky, buttery, baked goods. If you are near the Cadogan Terrace entrance
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London is, by UN standards, an ‘urban forest’. The sheer number of trees and the huge array of delightful open spaces, means that when Autumn comes around, London is an explosion of reds, yellows and oranges. Here are 10 stunning spots to explore in London in Autumn, along with, of course, the history behind them.
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On the face of it, the statue of William III in St James’s Square looks fairly standard. Plinth: tick, horse: tick, King dressed as a Roman: tick. Look closely however and you will notice something strange under the horse’s back-left hoof… a odd mound. It has been speculated that this unusual feature represents the molehill
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Minutes away from the hustle and bustle and general hurly-burly of King’s Cross station is a wonderful little pocket of greenery. At just 2 acres, the Camley Street Natural Park may be small, but it is mighty and provides a haven for wildlife in central London. It has been closed for the last few years
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