Crossbones Graveyard has got to be the most intriguing graveyard in London. I happened to stumble upon it on a lunchtime walk with the intended destination of Southwark Cathedral. Wandering down a peaceful backstreet near Borough Market I saw open gates and on the brick wall next to it was a bright blue poster of […]
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Just off the Victoria Embankment is a true hidden gem of London. It is a neo-gothic Victorian mansion built in 1895 by arguably the richest man in the world at the time: William Waldorf Astor. From the outside Two Temple Place looks like a small medieval stronghold, with its crenellations and sturdy but ornate stone
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For a full self-guided walk of the Fleet, click here to see my other blog post! Looking for a low key London lark loaded with learning? (May have got a bit carried away with alliteration there). Well the Fantastical Fleet self guided walking tour could be your answer. It’s also totally free! The tour is
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The Georgian period (1714-1830) is a fascinating time in Britain and London’s story. It was one of immense change with Britain becoming a global power, with London at the centre of it all. The empire was growing in strength and size, London became a hub for global trade and there was an explosion in political
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