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
St Katharine Cree: A Jacobean Treasure That Survived The Great Fire
Just around the corner from Fenchurch Street Station, amid the glass and…
Ten Stories And Secrets Of Fortnum And Mason
Fortnum & Mason is one of London’s most iconic shops. But, where…
What Is This Odd Little Building In The City Of London?
The City of London is very much a patchwork of the centuries….
Nine Highlights From The V and A Storehouse
I finally got round to visiting one of London’s newest galleries: the…
Power, Pageantry and A King’s Final Moments: Inside Banqueting House
Walk along Whitehall and you will undoubtedly see an eager cluster of…
I Stayed In A Tudor House In East Grinstead
I was recently treated by the lovely team at The Landmark Trust,…
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.