Living London History is all about the history hiding in plain sight.
Here you will find hidden gems and lots of suggested self-guided historical walks to help you discover London’s living history.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Ten Historic Highlights To See On Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is a wonderful place to feel like you have truly…
Forest Hill To Honor Oak: A Quirky Historical Walk
I recently went on a wonderful historical walk around Forest Hill in…
Two Musical Marvels: A Visit To The Handel Hendrix House
Sometimes in history you get remarkable coincidences. Two adjoining Georgian townhouses in…
A Rare Look Inside St James’s Palace: The two Chapels
I was recently lucky enough to be invited to have a look…
The Story Behind The Dragons In The City Of London
On the outskirts of the City of London you will find a…
A Visit To London’s Oldest Shop: Lock And Co Hatters
I recently paid a visit to one of London’s most iconic shops:…
Hi everyone, I’m Jack: a lover of all things London, history and walking!
My mission is to uncover the history of London that you can get out to see, do and experience. In doing so, hopefully I can help Londoners see their home in a different light, as well as helping visitors to get under the skin of this incredible city.