Top spots

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

Unearthing Historical Treasures At The London Metropolitan Archives

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I recently went on a very interesting visit to the London Metropolitan Archives in Clerkenwell. They are a fantastic historical resource for London, totally free and accessible to visit and are packed with historical treasures. The Archives The London Metropolitan Archives are the official archives of the City of London. They have over 100km of documents, […]

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A Look Inside The Iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea

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royal hospital chelsea history

Last year as part of the Chelsea History Festival, I went on a tour of the famous Royal Hospital Chelsea.  Home to the instantly recognisable Chelsea Pensioners, it has both stunning architecture to admire and a fascinating history.  The Hospital’s Origins Prior to the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s, old and injured soldiers

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8 Amazing Architectural Details To Spot At The Barbican

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the barbican history

I have to admit, when I first started exploring London properly, I didn’t really get the Barbican, I couldn’t really understand why some people loved it. The more I have learnt about it and explored it however, the more fascinating and intriguing I find it. I am always interested to hear others opinions on it

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