Historical street oddities in London
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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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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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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2025 marks the 60th anniversary of one of London’s most essential services: the London Ambulance Service (LAS). Since 1965 the LAS has served the people of London, saving countless lives. I recently paid a visit to their headquarters near Waterloo Station. They have some interesting information outside the headquarters, available for all to look at
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If you have ever walked over Blackfriars Bridge you may well have spotted these odd red pillars in the river. They are all that remains of a lost bridge. Read on for the story behind it, Blackfriars Bridge in general and some of the other details you can spot. A Monastery, A ‘Lost’ River And A
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