My top ten spot lists of London’s historical highlights. Organised by category such as era or place.
Tucked away down a quiet backstreet in Westminster you’ll find one of London’s most prestigious hotels. St Ermin’s has a fascinating history, most notably due to its use during World War Two by the Special Operations Executive and by double agents during the Cold War. A Historic Building St Ermin’s Hotel was built in 1890 […]
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One of my favourite walks in London is to go across Hampstead Heath, heading North up the hill. You emerge from the woodland and in the distance, gleaming on the hilltop, is the 18th century facade of Kenwood House. Kenwood House is a former aristocratic villa that has some lovely interiors and is also home
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Approaching St Stephen Walbrook from the North, it looks relatively ordinary with its fairly typical tower and unadorned exterior. From the East or West you may spot a large green dome: a clue to what lies behind the facade. Go inside however and you will be blown away: St Stephen Walbrook is widely considered Wren’s
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The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is a truly iconic landmark and one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in London. I recently went on a fantastic tour of the hotel, read on for the history and my tour highlights. The Arrival Of The Railway In 1862, the Midland Railway company, who already ran a
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Amongst the many mansions and beautiful homes in the Holland Park and Kensington area you will find one particular former home that just happens to be one of London’s best hidden gems: Leighton House. From the outside it is a rather lovely red-brick construction, but the unusual layout and dome are clues to the fact
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