Hidden Gems

London’s historical hidden gems

The Hardy Tree And Historical Treasures of St Pancras Gardens

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An oasis of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of King’s Cross, St Pancras Gardens are a fantastic spot for a wander. It is also one of the earliest sites of Christian worship in England and is brimming with hidden historical treasures. One of the most mysterious is the Hardy Tree; a fascinating and eerie […]

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Surprising Places to See Ancient Egypt In London

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Yes, there are some great London museums where you can see Ancient Egypt in all its splendour. The British Museum, The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and The Horniman Museum to name three. But, did you know there are some surprising places you can see Ancient Egypt on the streets of London? Let me show

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Postman’s Park And The Memorial To Heroic Self-Sacrifice

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Practically in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral lies Postman’s Park. From the street it looks like your fairly standard bit of inner city greenery. However, tucked away inside is one of London’s most unusual but tragic memorials: the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. The Park Postman’s Park was amalgamated in 1880 from the churchyards of

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CROSSBONES: The Hidden Sex-Worker’s Graveyard

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Crossbones Graveyard has got to be the most intriguing graveyard in London. I happened to stumble upon it on a lunchtime walk with the intended destination of Southwark Cathedral. Wandering down a peaceful backstreet near Borough Market I saw open gates and on the brick wall next to it was a bright blue poster of

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