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
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:…
St Mary-le-Strand: The Jewel In The Strand
St Mary-le-Strand for many years was literally stranded, on a traffic island,…
London From above: A Look At The NLA Models
The City of London, the financial district, is full of lesser-known historical…
The Story Behind London’s Old Cattle Troughs
When walking London’s streets we are nearly always surrounded by history. It…
Climbing The Caledonian Clock Tower: Islington’s Big Ben
You may well know that you can do tours of Big Ben…
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.