London’s historical hidden gems
You may have worked out by now that I am a big fan of cemeteries. They are amazingly peaceful places for a wander but also are packed full of history and stories. Abney Park in Stoke Newington is one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ garden cemeteries. They were private cemeteries set up in mid 19th century
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If you were walking down Fosters Lane by St Paul’s Cathedral minding your own business you would be forgiven for paying little heed to the pair of blue doors at number 4. Well, if passing I can highly recommend taking a moment to poke your head in to have a look around. Down a short
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Hampstead has long been a place for the rich and famous of London to live, away from the hustle and bustle. Its location on a hill elevated above the city and the natural spring waters led to Hampstead’s reputation as a health resort from the 17th century. It boasts a strong literary link with previous
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If you are interested in uncovering the secrets of London’s history, then a trip to St Bride’s Church off Fleet Street should be at the top of your to-do list. It has been through at least 7 incarnations and its history is entwined inseparably from that of London itself. Samuel Pepys was baptised at St
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Tucked away behind Waterloo Station you will find a charming little pocket of history: an almost perfectly preserved street of late Georgian worker’s cottages called Roupell Street. Miraculously it has survived the railway expansions, the Blitz and finally the appetites of developers/city planners. Thank goodness it did because it is a real London treasure. You
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