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12 Surprising Facts And Things To Spot On Tower Bridge

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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: A Medieval Hidden Gem

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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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St Bride’s: The Church That Inspired The Wedding Cake

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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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