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. Anyone interested in London’s history will also know that grizzly and macabre happenings have never been far from London’s surface. London’s …
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. Three Mills is one of London’s oldest surviving industrial hubs that now incorporates an island, a TV and film studio, …
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. 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 several dozen exciting facts …
The London Eye has graced London’s skyline for over two decades – but how much do you really know about the city’s famous observation wheel? Here are 23 London Eye facts for all you curious wannabe know-it-alls. Ah the London Eye. We have a bit of a soft spot for London’s tortoise-paced observation wheel. It’s …
Step back into London’s past and discover St Pancras Old Church with this guide. From grave-ridden trees to some very famous faces, here’s what you need to know about the old St Pancras Church. Next to the St Pancras International station is a beautiful patch of greenery called St Pancras Gardens. As well as the …
