London’s historical hidden gems
I was recently very kindly invited by the London Transport Museum on one of their Hidden London tours. I have previously been on their tour of the Clapham South Deep Level Shelter, which was incredible, so I was very excited to do another. This time I went for Aldwych: End of the Line: a tour […]
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After the Great Fire of London in 1666, the office of Sir Christopher Wren was entrusted to rebuild 51 of the 87 City churches destroyed in the blaze. Many have been lost since then either to the clearances of the late 19th century or to the Luftwaffe in World War Two. 24 remain today, including
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Just a ten minute walk from the Tower of London in Whitechapel is an extraordinary building with a unique atmosphere. Wilton’s Music Hall is one of the few surviving Victorian music halls in the country. Lots of websites seem to claim it is the oldest in the world, however Settle Victoria Music Hall in Yorkshire
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Kingswood House in Dulwich is one of the most surprising places I have visited in London. I had not actually even heard of it until I was messaged recently by the new team there (more on that later) and they invited me to visit. It is a fascinating spot, not just for its architecture, but
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There are around 50 churches in the City of London today, each one unique and full of historical surprises. St Mary Aldermary is architecturally one of the most important and also ten years ago, underwent an interesting change that put it back at the heart of the community. The Medieval Churches As is usually the
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