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The Story Of Grosvenor Square: Three Centuries Of Change

chesherj — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:10:08 +0000

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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Unearthing Layers Of History At Fulham Palace

chesherj — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:27:01 +0000

Although sometimes overlooked, Fulham Palace is, I would say, one of London’s most remarkable historic sites. For one thing, few places in the capital can rival its extraordinary longevity: for more than 1,300 years it served as the London residence of the Bishop of London. The Bishop of London was a powerful figure, not just […]

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A Rare Look Inside The Ancient London Home Of The Archbishop Of Canterbury

chesherj — Wed, 06 May 2026 07:30:55 +0000

Lambeth Palace is a magnificent example of living history. For over 800 years it has been the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury in London and continues to serve that purpose today. Due to it being a private, working building, it is not one many Londoners are particularly familiar with. They may have seen the […]

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A Country Church In The Heart Of The City: St Olave Hart Street

chesherj — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:29:53 +0000

Nestled amongst the skyscrapers and ceaseless energy of the City of London lies a small pocket of stillness, steeped in history: the church of St Olave Hart Street. It can be found on the corner of Seething Lane and Hart Street and looks almost out of place today, like a countryside parish church in the […]

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Six Historic Havens For Wildlife In The City

chesherj — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:07:58 +0000

London is one of the world’s greenest cities. It has its famous sweeping parks, but also so many smaller, green oases tucked away in the metropolis. I, naturally, spend a lot of time in these gardens, as they often have fascinating histories. I recently started noticing these wooden posts dotted around the flower beds. They […]

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