The Hill Garden and Pergola in Hampstead is absolutely one of my favourite spots in London. This Edwardian beauty can be found in the North-west corner of Hampstead Heath and is one of London’s best hidden gems. Emerging out of the trees and seeing the Pergola has the feel of discovering some magnificent lost civilisation. […]
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On one corner of Horse Guards Parade you will see a brutalist building completely at odds with its surroundings. Have you ever wondered what it is? Or perhaps you know what it is but would like to know a bit more? Either way, read on! It is a bomb-proof, battle-ready bunker known as Admiralty Citadel.
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Regent’s Park is full of lovely gardens, lakes and flower beds. It also has plenty of interesting historical sights to seek out such as grand Regency villas and statuesque fountains. However, not many people know that it also has a prehistoric gem, hiding in plain sight. At the intersection of two paths, within the Inner
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Myddelton Passage in Islington, near to Sadler’s Wells theatre, looks at first glance to be a pretty ordinary back street. Looks, however, are deceiving. Look closer at the brick wall that runs the whole length of the passage and you will see something strange: a series of carvings. Various numbers, letters and names are all
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Take a stroll along the Victoria embankment and you will find lions, eagles and camels. Don’t worry this isn’t me reporting some sort of zoo break-out scenario, I am referring to the wonderful array of animal decorations and memorials that brighten up the the embankments. We’re talking fish lampposts, camel benches, a giant 13 ton
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