Practically in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral lies Postman’s Park. From the street it looks like your fairly standard bit of inner city greenery. However, tucked away inside is one of London’s most unusual but tragic memorials: the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. The Park Postman’s Park was amalgamated in 1880 from the churchyards of […]
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If you are looking for a quick half hour historical hit then I can very much recommend getting yourself down to the Treasures of the Thames exhibition! It is on until the 30th October at Southwark Cathedral and is totally free. The exhibition showcases the vibrant and diverse history of London with objects that have
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Historical and characterful Highgate is a great place for a walk. You get that cosy countryside village feel whilst still being close to central London. Located at the top of a hill, away from the hubbub of the city with plenty of fresh air, it has been a popular spot for the rich and famous
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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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