London’s historical hidden gems
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 […]
Power, Pageantry and A King’s Final Moments: Inside Banqueting House Read More »
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 lies a small pocket of stillness, steeped in history: the church of St Olave Hart Street. It can be found on the corner of Seething Lane and Hart Street and looks almost out of place today, like a countryside parish church in the
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The words “Old Bailey” tend to conjure images of some of the most famous — and infamous — trials in British history. Officially known as the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, the Old Bailey stands in the City of London and has witnessed more than its share of drama and justice and many
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Later this year, in 2026, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on loan from France to the UK and displayed at The British Museum. Did you know though that the UK has its very own, almost exact, replica created by an industrious group of Victorian women? It can be found in Reading Museum, only half an hour
Britain’s Almost Exact Replica Of The Bayeux Tapestry… Read More »