My top ten spot lists of London’s historical highlights. Organised by category such as era or place.
The area of St James’s, as we know it today, with its mansions, gentleman’s clubs and shops began life in the early 16th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s, Henry VIII had St James’s Palace built on the site of an old leper hospital. From the mid-17th century, those wishing to […]
Spencer House: A Georgian Jewel In St James’s Read More »
One of London’s most fascinating museums for those interested in history but particularly World War Two, is the Churchill War Rooms. I was lucky enough recently to be invited to go on one of their ‘Behind The Glass’ tours and saw lots of amazing little details. A quick history of the Churchill War Rooms In
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Not only is the Natural History Museum one of London’s best museums, it is also one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. I was lucky enough to be invited on a couple of the Natural History Museum’s special tours: their Secrets of the Natural History Museum and ‘Spirit Collection’ tour. It turns out
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Thursday 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It was on the 6th June 1944 that the allied forces landed on the Normandy beaches, to retake occupied Europe and therefore changed the course of World War Two. There are a number of places that you can see or visit in London that relate
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Around 2 million people visit St Paul’s Cathedral every year and see its stunning nave, monuments to great figures from British history such as Nelson and Wellington, or possibly walk up to the dome. I have written a blog post before on 12 little details to spot on a visit. I was, however, lucky enough
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