Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, at the age of 25, after the death of her father King George VI. On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation was held at Westminster Abbey, the first to be fully televised. Thousands of people were expected to visit London from around the country and the […]
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St Bartholomew the Great, London’s oldest parish church, is hands down one my favourite historical spots in London. The history here is palpable. I was lucky enough to be shown round by Marcus Walker, the rector and so in this post are my favourite stories and secrets of the church. But first, a quick introduction
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In Bermondsey, once a very industrial area of London, you will find the old Leather, Hide and Wool Exchange building. Look closer and you will see, around the frontage, five decorative roundels relating to the history of the building and the industry that dominated this area for hundreds of years. Bermondsey In the medieval period,
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When on the hunt for London’s historical treasures you need to look, not just on the streets, but on the water too. Floating astride the Victoria Embankment, by Temple Station, is a slice of history missed by many everyday: HQS Wellington. HQS (Headquarters Ship) Wellington has been moored here since 1948 after serving as a
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In Stoke Newington you will find a building with a very unusual feature leftover from World War Two. Stoke Newington Town Hall was built in 1937, designed by the architect J Reginald Truelove. Laid out in a sweeping crescent shape, it has art deco design motifs throughout and lavish portland stone dressings on the exterior.
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