Hidden away in a 1960s housing estate in Forest Hill, South London, you will find something that looks very out of place: the top of a City of London church spire. Not only that, but one designed by none other than Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London. But how did a 340 […]
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As you walk around London you may come across one of these green huts by the side of the road. They are Cabmen’s shelters and they are amazing relics of Victorian London, but also a fantastic example of living history, as many of them are still in use today. Read on for the history behind
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Approaching St Stephen Walbrook from the North, it looks relatively ordinary with its fairly typical tower and unadorned exterior. From the East or West you may spot a large green dome: a clue to what lies behind the facade. Go inside however and you will be blown away: St Stephen Walbrook is widely considered Wren’s
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On a recent visit to Twickenham, an area of London packed with history, I went to see a specific set of statues, found in the grounds of York House. The collection is commonly known as ‘The Naked Ladies’ and, as well as looking extremely theatrical, they also have a dramatic history behind them. York House
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The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is a truly iconic landmark and one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in London. I recently went on a fantastic tour of the hotel, read on for the history and my tour highlights. The Arrival Of The Railway In 1862, the Midland Railway company, who already ran a
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