A few of the major streets in London are named after people: Downing Street (Sir George Downing), Shaftesbury Avenue (the Earl of Shaftesbury) and Regent Street (the Prince Regent, future King George IV), to name a few. However, I wanted to highlight five streets in the city, named after lesser-known, but inspiring, figures. Let me […]
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If you have ever walked around the financial district you would have almost certainly have seen St Mary Woolnoth church. It sits in a prominent position, at the corner of Lombard Street and King William Street, looking towards the busy Bank junction. It is not one however that many have been inside, so I paid
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For over 100 years, this impressive building on Whitehall was at the heart of the country’s history. It was home to the War Office from 1906-1964 and then used by the Ministry of Defence from 1964-2016. Inside its walls some of the most momentous decisions in British military history were taken and many of the
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Churches are incredible receptacles of history. They have often spent centuries at the heart of the community and are therefore often packed with memorials and stories. They can also be wonderful places to escape the hectic pace of the city. Below are my personal top ten historic churches in London, I have not included ruined
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In 2023 London got a brand new free museum. It is all about the old city wall and is based around a genuine section of the old Roman city wall. So, I went to check it out. Despite being called ‘The City Wall At Vine Street’, the entrance can be found at 12 Jewry Street. The
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