Situated just moments from the Tower of London, All Hallows by the Tower is London’s oldest surviving church. Here’s what you need to know about its fascinating history. Words by Sam Jean From the outside, you’d be forgiven for thinking that All Hallows by the Tower is a pretty straightforward church. However, London is brimming …
Hidden in plain sight, St. Stephen’s Tower has a rich and illustrious history at the heart of London life. In fact, you already know more about St Stephen’s Tower than you think. Words by John Rogers Or do you? There’s a great mystery surrounding St Stephen’s Tower, with experts split on exactly where St. Stephen’s …
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most famous landmarks – but how much do you really know about this architectural oddity? Here are 20 interesting facts about Tower Bridge I’ll bet you never knew. 24 Interesting Tower Bridge Facts No, Tower Bridge is Not London Bridge Tower Bridge might be London’s most famous bridge but …
Discover more about how Charles Booth plotted poverty in Victorian London with his ground-breaking poverty maps. Words by John Rogers It’s no secret that the post-Industrial Revolution years in Victorian Britain were a time of enormous prosperity and discovery for the upper classes. Britain was at the height of its imperial strength, governing over a …
It’s time to delve into the past with this handy guide to Tudor London. These are the famous Tudor architectural spots that have been left (nearly) undisturbed. Words by Karen Olney From foul-smelling streets and gory beheadings, to stately homes and outrageous indulgence; the Tudors were anything but boring. Spanning from 1485 to 1603, Tudor …
Get ready to discover Westminster Abbey’s famous burials with this in-depth guide to the Abbey’s famous residents. Words by John Rogers It’s one of London’s most famous religious landmarks – home to royal weddings and coronations, and more solemnly it has played host to funerals of the greats of British history. For many, Westminster Abbey …
It’s time to discover the last remaining gas lamps of London. Here’s where to find them. Words by Olivier Guiberteau London was once illuminated by thousands upon thousands of gas lamps with their flickering orange glow throwing shadows across the many cobblestoned streets. A pioneering city in so many ways, London was the setting of …
London’s gruesome final stop for criminals of the sea, Wapping Execution Dock, holds a fascinatingly grim history. We dig deep to discover the story behind it all. Words by Karen Olney You’ve got to hand it to the city; London had a grisly reputation for capital punishment. There wasn’t much room for redemption, and back …
Spotted the mosaics of Shepherdess Walk? Here’s what you need to know about this hidden spot in London. Words by Olivier Guiberteau On the surface, Shepherdess Walk, just a stone’s throw from Regents Canal in Hackney, is like any other London street. A jumble of smart terraced townhouses and lower-income housing blended with the kind …
Searching for the best examples of London’s Gothic architecture? Here’s where to find them. When you think of the Gothic era, we bet your mind immediately jumps to the otherworldly Victorian authors such as Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker, dark misty evenings filled with high tension, and shadowy figures. In fact, London …
