My top ten spot lists of London’s historical highlights. Organised by category such as era or place.
London is, by UN standards, an ‘urban forest’. The sheer number of trees and the huge array of delightful open spaces, means that when Autumn comes around, London is an explosion of reds, yellows and oranges. Here are 10 stunning spots to explore in London in Autumn, along with, of course, the history behind them. […]
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Between Queen Victoria Street and Walbrook in the City of London, you will find the ultra-modern; Bloomberg European HQ. Underneath all the glass and steel however, 7 metres below street level, is an ancient archaeological wonder: the Roman Temple of Mithras. This ruined Roman temple, otherwise known as the London Mithraeum, is probably the most
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Covent Garden is world famous with its piazza and street performers and a must see for people visiting the city. Throughout most of its history it has been a hub for trade and entertainment. With this self-guided walk we will be delving into Covent Garden’s hidden history. Along the way we will encounter dramatic murder
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Walthamstow is a village with ancient roots. It was recorded in the Domesday book as ‘Wilcumestou’, old English for ‘place of welcome’. The old heart of village around St Mary’s church, still has a lovely rural village feel. Not only is there lots of history to see there is also some great spots to escape
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You do not need me to tell you that the Tudor period is one of the most dramatic periods in England’s history. From Henry VII’s seizing of the throne in 1485 to Elizabeth I’s death in 1603, it was non-stop. But what did the Tudor period mean for London as a city? What is left
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