London’s historical hidden gems
Fortnum & Mason is one of London’s most iconic shops. But, where did it all begin and what secrets does the building hold? 1. Candle Stubs And Royal Connections Fortnum & Mason was established in 1707, the same year of the Act of Union was passed, uniting Scotland and England to create the Kingdom of […]
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The City of London is very much a patchwork of the centuries. Each era jostles for space in the tightly-packed financial district, where the Romans established Londinium, nearly two thousand years ago. Not far from the Bank of England, wedged between a 17th century church and a 21st century glass office block you will find
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Walk along Whitehall and you will undoubtedly see an eager cluster of tourists around Horse Guards, admiring the King’s Life Guard poised on their horses. Yet, opposite, is a building that many pass by without a second glance and one that holds a far more dramatic place in history: Banqueting House. This striking structure is
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I was recently treated by the lovely team at The Landmark Trust, a conservation charity, to have a few days staying at one of their historic properties. The Landmark Trust was founded in 1965 by Sir John and Lady Smith. The charity takes on at-risk historic buildings, before restoring and preserving them. They are then
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Nestled amongst the skyscrapers and ceaseless energy of the City of London, the nation’s financial heart, lies a small pocket of stillness, steeped in history. On the corner of Seething Lane and Hart Street you will find what almost looks and feels like a countryside parish church, St Olave Hart Street. Indeed, John Betjeman, poet
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