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The Charterhouse is one of London’s best historical hidden gems. The site has an astonishingly rich story, going back to the area’s usage as a plague pit, then monastery, Tudor mansion, school and finally the almshouse that still occupies part of the site today. All of this fascinating, layered and also living history can be […]
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Wander along the bustling Strand and you would be forgiven for missing the tiny entrance to the Twinings shop at number 216. Perhaps you might be distracted by the huge, neo-Gothic Royal Courts of Justice opposite… The Twinings teashop is one of London’s oldest shops, certainly its oldest teashop and a brilliant slice of London
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Tower Bridge is undoubtedly one of the most widely recognisable symbols of London. I recently went inside Tower Bridge, a fascinating experience; seeing a London icon from another angle. Here are 12 of the best surprising facts about the bridge and what to spot if you visit! 1. 50 Different Designs Were Initially Submitted The
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St-Mary-at-Lambeth church is, bar Lambeth Palace, probably the most historic building in Lambeth. It is incredibly significant to London’s heritage for a number of reasons. There has been a church on the site since at least 1062. It would have been a wooden church at first before being rebuilt in stone. In the 13th century
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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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