London’s historical hidden gems
In Bermondsey, once a very industrial area of London, you will find the old Leather, Hide and Wool Exchange building. Look closer and you will see, around the frontage, five decorative roundels relating to the history of the building and the industry that dominated this area for hundreds of years. Bermondsey In the medieval period, […]
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When on the hunt for London’s historical treasures you need to look, not just on the streets, but on the water too. Floating astride the Victoria Embankment, by Temple Station, is a slice of history missed by many everyday: HQS Wellington. HQS (Headquarters Ship) Wellington has been moored here since 1948 after serving as a
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In Stoke Newington you will find a building with a very unusual feature leftover from World War Two. Stoke Newington Town Hall was built in 1937, designed by the architect J Reginald Truelove. Laid out in a sweeping crescent shape, it has art deco design motifs throughout and lavish portland stone dressings on the exterior.
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On King William Walk in Greenwich you will find a pub that has spent over 130 years at the heart of the community and for many decades was known locally as ‘The Bunker’. The Royal History Of Greenwich The name of the pub hints to the royal connections of Greenwich going back to the 15th
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Walk through the lovely Waterlow Park in Highgate and you will come across Lauderdale House. Its rather modest exterior conceals a fascinating story going back to the Tudor period, including tales of royal prisoners, devastating fires and hidden compartments. Tudor Origins Lauderdale House, for most of its history, has been a private home. It was
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