London’s historical hidden gems
The Crossness Pumping Station, aka the “Cathedral of Sewage”, is undeniably one of London’s best hidden gems. Shockingly, it was very nearly lost to us: dismantled, forgotten and left to rust, but thankfully was saved by an unbelievably dedicated group of volunteers. Read on to find out the amazing story behind this unique piece of […]
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I had the pleasure recently of being shown around the Tin Tabernacle in Kilburn. It is full of surprises and genuinely, I think, one of London’s quirkiest buildings. A “Temporary” Church Up until the mid-19th century, much of Kilburn, an area in North West London, was pretty much all farmland. The arrival of the railways
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Near Mile End station in Tower Hamlets, you will find a church like no other in London: St Paul’s, Bow Common. t is constructed in a stark, Brutalist style and speaks of a very specific moment in the country’s history and mindset. The Blitz In the 19th century, the population of the East End was
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Walk along Shepherdess Walk in Hackney and look out for the entranceway circled below. Descend down some steps and you will see this intriguing sign pointing to a mysterious passageway. Pluck up the courage, walk through and you will emerge from the darkness into Shepherdess Walk Park. Shepherdess Walk Park The passageway mimics the route
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Rising gracefully above the tumult of Kensington High Street is a beautiful gothic church spire. It belongs to St Mary Abbots Church and is actually the tallest in London. Read on to have a look inside and history behind this beautiful church. Medieval Kensington The name ‘Kensington’ comes from the Saxon ‘Chenesitun’ or ‘Cynesingetun’ meaning
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