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 …
A Wes Anderson exhibition is hitting up London for three weeks only. Here’s what you need to know. We’re sure you’ve been inundated in Wes Anderson style TikToks all over your feeds in recent weeks. But here’s your chance to see the director’s work in real life (well, kinda). In anticipation of Wes Anderson’s upcoming …
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+ …
Let’s explore the Garden at 120, London’s biggest rooftop garden. It’s totally free and has some pretty stunning views of the city – here’s everything you need to know about it. One of the best parts of living in a big city is the chance to make the most of the skyscrapers and get to …
Leadenhall Market is London’s most beautiful market – tucked away in the heart of The City. Discover the fascinating history of the market as well as the bars, restaurants, shops and Harry Potter filming locations you shouldn’t miss when you’re visiting the market. Leadenhall Market is a beautiful covered marketplace in the City of London. …
How on Earth does a Roman city become a self-governing financial hub? Let’s discover the history of the City of London. So let’s first address the somewhat misleading name. If you came here for a history of the city of London, not the City of London, we apologise. You’re in the wrong place. What we’re …
