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
Gresham College: A Look At London’s Oldest Higher Education Institution
Tucked just off busy Holborn, amongst a dense cluster of much newer…
An Eye-Opening Visit To The Bethlem Museum Of The Mind
Few hospitals have left a mark on London and the country’s history…
Exploring The World Of James Bond In St James’s
James Bond, also known as Agent 007, is one of the world’s…
Admiring The Hitchcock Mosaics At Leytonstone Station
Alfred Hitchcock is one of Britain’s most famous film directors, often referred…
Horsley Towers: A Tale Of Pioneers And Visionaries
Not far from London is a building that appears, as you approach…
Have You Heard Of The Clerkenwell ‘Catacombs’?
Unbeknownst to many, hidden beneath Clerkenwell, is an eerie historic survivor: the…
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.