A new exhibition of clothing is coming to London and it’s got some pretty remarkable items. The Guildhall Gallery has announced the opening of a new exhibition called Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire. That enigmatic name might not tell you much, but there are more than a few things in this show that might …
Our guide to London’s so-called ‘ugliest building’. The history, the brutalism and what’s good to do at The Barbican Centre. The Barbican Centre, whatever you may think of it, is a London icon. In its short existence (compared with much of London’s other architecture) it’s become a hub for hangouts, the home of the London …
Discover London’s ancient side with this self-guided walk of the city’s Roman Walls. We bet you’ve heard of Hadrian’s Wall. And you’ve definitely heard of the Great Wall of China. But, have you ever heard of the London wall? It’s something of a little secret, but London has its own wall that rivals its more …
A 900 year old street party is to be revived in London this month. The City of London is planning to revive a very very old street party that hasn’t been held since the Victorian era. Yep, they’re bringing back Bartholomew Fair – and with plenty to look forward to as well. What’s Bartholomew Fair?. …
The Barbican Estate is moving into phase two of its touch up. Here’s what’s going on. The City of London has given the go-ahead on the second phase of the Barbican Estate’s makeovers and improvements. The plans to protect a structure that’s become the poster child for brutalism were put in place nearly a decade …
Discover the near-thousand-year-long history of one of London’s oldest churches. London is old. Very old. So old in fact that the oldest sites are often enclosed remnants of a long-gone era (the Roman stuff for example). If you know where to look though you can find some genuinely ancient places that still function more or …
The history of The Royal Exchange – London’s first dedicated centre of commerce, and a beautiful spot for drink. London is rich in history. It’s something we love to learn about, and to write about. Not many places in the capital pack in the history like The City of London. It’s the oldest part of …
New plans will turn roads to the north of St. Paul’s into a huge new public plaza. The City of London, and more specifically St. Paul’s, are going to be given a brand new public square. The news comes as The City of London Corporation has recently approved proposals for a £16 million plan to …
We unpack the history of one of London’s most iconic bridges. London’s a city that tells an interesting story wherever you look. Take Blackfriars Bridge for example. No doubt you’ve crossed it countless times. On the surface it’s just another route to the office, but dig a little deeper and there’s actually a pretty fascinating …
Heard of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park? Dig into the history of a small-but-mighty member of London’s Magnificent Seven. Eager London x London readers will know that we’ve got a thing about cemeteries. Say what you will about that but we think London’s resting places are pretty magical, if a bit eerie. Think of them as …
