For sheer scale and the incredibly significant events that have taken place within its walls, Westminster Hall is one of the most astonishing spaces in London. I recently went on a preview tour of the Elizabeth Tower and afterwards had a wander around Westminster Hall. A Very Brief History Of The Palace of Westminster The […]
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Just a ten minute walk from the Tower of London in Whitechapel is an extraordinary building with a unique atmosphere. Wilton’s Music Hall is one of the few surviving Victorian music halls in the country. Lots of websites seem to claim it is the oldest in the world, however Settle Victoria Music Hall in Yorkshire
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Kingswood House in Dulwich is one of the most surprising places I have visited in London. I had not actually even heard of it until I was messaged recently by the new team there (more on that later) and they invited me to visit. It is a fascinating spot, not just for its architecture, but
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London is, of course, full of brilliant, often free, museums. You can read all my blog posts on London museums/exhibitions here. I recently went to the Bank of England Museum for the first time in years. Commerce, trade and finance are all so integral to the story of London and this is a great museum
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There are around 50 churches in the City of London today, each one unique and full of historical surprises. St Mary Aldermary is architecturally one of the most important and also ten years ago, underwent an interesting change that put it back at the heart of the community. The Medieval Churches As is usually the
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