Top spots

My top ten spot lists of London’s historical highlights. Organised by category such as era or place.

Exploring The Beautiful And Fascinating Islands Of Guernsey

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In late April this year I went on a trip to Guernsey in partnership with Visit Guernsey. I had an amazing time because it is both a really lovely place to spend four days (we had gorgeous weather which always helps), it has stunning beaches and walks, but also is packed to the rafters with […]

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St Etheldreda’s, Holborn: London’s Oldest Catholic Church

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Down Ely Place in Holborn, tucked between a terrace of Georgian townhouses, you will find one of London’s great medieval treasures: St Etheldreda’s.  You can see its location here: It is often said to be London’s oldest Catholic church. As is often the case, it depends on how you define ‘oldest’. A more accurate description

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Ten Historic Highlights To See On Hampstead Heath

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Hampstead Heath is a wonderful place to feel like you have truly escaped the tumult of London. A sandy ridge, looking out over London from the North, Hampstead Heath covers around 800 acres and has a multitude of landscapes including ponds, hills, ancient woodland and open heath. It is a place where you can wander,

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A Rare Look Inside St James’s Palace: The two Chapels

st james's palace chapel history

I was recently lucky enough to be invited to have a look inside St James’s Palace. It is the royal palace with, traditionally, the least public access. That will however soon be changing, more on that below. The palace has been at the heart of Royal history for nearly five hundred years and naturally has

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