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.
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Exploring The Beautiful And Fascinating Islands Of Guernsey
In late April this year I went on a trip to Guernsey…
St Peter Westcheap: A Tiny Pocket Park And A Famous Tree
Just behind Cheapside, one of London’s most historic streets, is a tiny…
St Etheldreda’s, Holborn: London’s Oldest Catholic Church
Down Ely Place in Holborn, tucked between a terrace of Georgian townhouses,…
Eight Of London’s Most Historic Alleyways
As the great and eminently quotable Dr Samuel Johnson once said ‘Sir,…
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…
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.