How many of these Queen Elizabeth II facts do you know? The late queen cut an interesting figure. Here’s why. Queen Elizabeth II has gone down in legend as one of, if not the greatest monarch in the history of the United Kingdom. In her long reign she had plenty of time to get up …
We track down the history of Winchester Palace and the dark history or its bishop pimp. Tucked away behind Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market in London Bridge, the ruins of Winchester Palace are a hint of the building’s former glory. We can’t tell you the number of times we’ve walked past the ruins of Winchester …
Tucked inside The Queen’s House, you’ll find the gorgeous Tulip Stairs – a winding spiral staircase with a rather interesting history… Architectural buffs and Instagrammers alike will delight in The Queen’s House in Greenwich, the first wholly classical building in England. Designed by architect Inigo Jones, The Queen’s House was initially intended as a residence …
Did you know the City of London has more churches than you’ve had hot dinners? Here’s a few of our top picks. With its long and fascinating history – that you can read all about here – it should come as no surprise that there are heaps of churches in the City of London (50+ …
Home to great history and some of London’s classiest window shopping, let’s discover the Royal Arcade. A lot of chat goes into Mayfair’s gorgeous shopping arcades, much of it focused on the prestigious (and exceedingly pretty) Burlington Arcade. However, if you stop halfway along Old Bond Street and turn your head at just the right …
Have you heard of the London Necropolis Railway Station? London and the railway have a rich, interwoven history that dates back over 170 years – many are underground, and some have a hidden purpose. Words by John Rogers Anyone interested in London’s history will also know that grizzly and macabre happenings have never been far …
Strolling through Kensington Gardens, it’s impossible to miss the imposing structure of the Albert Memorial, gilt glistening against stone and sky. But what is really going on with its intricate design? And who was Albert anyway? Like many things in London, it’s easy to stop for a moment to admire the intricate work and then …
Signs of the Industrial Revolution can be found all over London – however, very few can date their origins back to the Saxon times. Three Mills Island can, though. Here’s what you need to know. Words by John Rogers Three Mills is one of London’s oldest surviving industrial hubs that now incorporates an island, a …
We’ve all seen it right, the winged statue perched jauntily above a fountain in Piccadilly Circus… but what is the Eros statue? Why is it there? Turns out there’s a lot more that first meets the eye. 15 Things You Never Knew about the Eros Statue First of All, It’s Not Actually a Statue of …
Hopping on the London Underground, or “The Tube,” is a central part of London life. These London Underground facts might just blow your mind. Words by John Rogers From the mid-1860s to the present day, the Underground is the artery that transports passengers daily across the city. And, with such a long history, there are …
