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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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Sir John Soane’s Museum: A unique Treasure Trove

chesherj — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:07:57 +0000

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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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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Ten Stories And Secrets Of Fortnum And Mason

chesherj — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:29:44 +0000

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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