London’s historical hidden gems
At 52 Lambeth Road you will find the School of Historical Dress. The building has a fascinating history and I was lucky enough to visit as part of the Open House Festival. It went from a Victorian medical dispensary, to hospital for nervous diseases, to charitable hostel and finally to the School of Historical Dress. […]
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At the corner of Fenchurch Street and Leadenhall Street you will find a brilliant historical survivor from London’s more grisly past. This is the story of the deadly Aldgate Pump. Origins There has been a well here since, at least, the 1200s, drawing water from one of London’s underground streams. The well was mentioned by
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Just minutes from King’s Cross station you will find a beautiful, little, hidden gem of a street… Keystone Crescent is not only picturesque and charming but it also, reputedly, has the smallest radius of any crescent in Europe! History Of The Area Keystone Crescent sits just off Caledonian Road, linking King’s Cross to Holloway Road.
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London’s streets are full of historical curiosities, hiding in plain sight. One of my favourites to spot are, what are known as, ‘Mercer’s maidens’. The Mercers’ Company The Mercers’ Company dates back, most likely, to the 12th century and were given a Royal charter in 1394. They are one of the City of London’s oldest
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One of things I love about exploring the City of London is its abundance of hidden pocket parks and courtyards. Not only are they calm, little oases of green but they also have fascinating and layered histories. Discovering Cleary Garden, off Queen Victoria Street, on a peaceful Sunday afternoon put it firmly towards the top
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