My top ten spot lists of London’s historical highlights. Organised by category such as era or place.
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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Places like Sir John Soane’s Museum make me so grateful to live in London, with so much incredible history on our doorstep. To describe it as a hidden gem would be disingenuous really, because it is well known, and there is almost always a queue of visitors waiting outside. It is, however, undoubtedly a gem,
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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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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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Fortnum & Mason is one of London’s most iconic shops. But, where did it all begin and what secrets does the building hold? 1. Candle Stubs And Royal Connections Fortnum & Mason was established in 1707, the same year of the Act of Union was passed, uniting Scotland and England to create the Kingdom of
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