My top ten spot lists of London’s historical highlights. Organised by category such as era or place.
Just a ten minute walk from the Tower of London in Whitechapel is an extraordinary building with a unique atmosphere. Wilton’s Music Hall is one of the few surviving Victorian music halls in the country. Lots of websites seem to claim it is the oldest in the world, however Settle Victoria Music Hall in Yorkshire […]
Wilton’s: London’s Oldest Surviving Victorian Music Hall Read More »
Kingswood House in Dulwich is one of the most surprising places I have visited in London. I had not actually even heard of it until I was messaged recently by the new team there (more on that later) and they invited me to visit. It is a fascinating spot, not just for its architecture, but
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The City of London, or the ‘Square Mile’, is the ancient historic centre of London, where the Romans established Londinium in the years following the invasion in 43AD. At the heart of the City is Guildhall. Parts, such as the Guildhall Art Gallery, are open to the public, however other areas are usually not, including the
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King’s Cross is an absolutely fascinating area, packed with history and industrial heritage. It was once a crucial industrial hub for Victorian London, receiving and distributing goods and coal from the North. After a period of decay and decline after World War Two, it has recently, in the last ten years or so, undergone rapid
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I love a good map. Old maps, I find, are one of the most amazing resources for getting in touch with London’s history and the lives of past Londoners. In the Guildhall Art Gallery you can find a bright, enlarged version of one of the earliest maps of London. It is known as the Agas
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