London’s memorials and monuments- the history behind them and the people they honour
On the corner of Broadwick Street and Carnaby Street you will find a brilliant burst of colour in the form of the Spirit of Soho Mural. Completed in 1991, the mural was originally designed and executed by Diane England and a team of artists from Free Form Arts Trust. True to the spirit of the area, it is […]
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Last week, on 20th July 2026, a newly restored Grosvenor Square, one of London’s largest and most historic squares, was unveiled to the public. I was invited to meet with heritage consultant Cordula Zeidler, who advised on the project, and Fay Rajaratnam from the Grosvenor Estate, who showed me around. It was great to hear
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Chelsea Old Church has stood quietly on the banks of the River Thames for more than 700 years. It may not be London’s most spectacular church, but like Chelsea itself, is steeped in history. The building is an architectural jigsaw, shaped and reshaped over the centuries and has one of the most remarkable collection of
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Alfred Hitchcock is one of Britain’s most famous film directors, often referred to as the ‘Master of Suspense’. Did you know though that he has his origins in Leytonstone in East London? There are a few nods to the legendary director to look out for, including a series of brilliant mosaics inside Leytonstone Station. Alfred
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Just around the corner from Fenchurch Street Station, amid the glass and steel of the financial district, you will find one of the few churches to have survived the Great Fire of London: St Katharine Cree. It also only suffered minor damage in the Blitz and therefore is a wonderfully preserved gem, with a fascinating
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