London’s historical hidden gems
London is, by UN standards, an ‘urban forest’. The sheer number of trees and the huge array of delightful open spaces, means that when Autumn comes around, London is an explosion of reds, yellows and oranges. Here are 10 stunning spots to explore in London in Autumn, along with, of course, the history behind them. […]
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On the face of it, the statue of William III in St James’s Square looks fairly standard. Plinth: tick, horse: tick, King dressed as a Roman: tick. Look closely however and you will notice something strange under the horse’s back-left hoof… a odd mound. It has been speculated that this unusual feature represents the molehill
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Minutes away from the hustle and bustle and general hurly-burly of King’s Cross station is a wonderful little pocket of greenery. At just 2 acres, the Camley Street Natural Park may be small, but it is mighty and provides a haven for wildlife in central London. It has been closed for the last few years
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Between Queen Victoria Street and Walbrook in the City of London, you will find the ultra-modern; Bloomberg European HQ. Underneath all the glass and steel however, 7 metres below street level, is an ancient archaeological wonder: the Roman Temple of Mithras. This ruined Roman temple, otherwise known as the London Mithraeum, is probably the most
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Walk to the South West corner of Greenwich Park and you will find a set of square hedges by a brick wall. Hidden behind the hedges is a very unusual historical oddity: the remains of a royal bath. It is known as ‘Queen Caroline’s bath’ and the story behind it is one of scandal, salacious
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