Hidden Gems

London’s historical hidden gems

Celebrating 60 Years Of The London Ambulance Service

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2025 marks the 60th anniversary of one of London’s most essential services: the London Ambulance Service (LAS). Since 1965 the LAS has served the people of London, saving countless lives.  I recently paid a visit to their headquarters near Waterloo Station. They have some interesting information outside the headquarters, available for all to look at […]

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Exploring The Beautiful And Fascinating Islands Of Guernsey

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In late April this year I went on a trip to Guernsey in partnership with Visit Guernsey. I had an amazing time because it is both a really lovely place to spend four days (we had gorgeous weather which always helps), it has stunning beaches and walks, but also is packed to the rafters with

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St Peter Westcheap: A Tiny Pocket Park And A Famous Tree

Just behind Cheapside, one of London’s most historic streets, is a tiny little, overlooked pocket park. As is often the case with the City, even the smallest plots of ground have many stories to tell.  It was once the site of a medieval church called St Peter, Westcheap and today contains a famous tree.  Cheapside

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St Etheldreda’s, Holborn: London’s Oldest Catholic Church

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Down Ely Place in Holborn, tucked between a terrace of Georgian townhouses, you will find one of London’s great medieval treasures: St Etheldreda’s.  You can see its location here: It is often said to be London’s oldest Catholic church. As is often the case, it depends on how you define ‘oldest’. A more accurate description

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