London is full of secret mysterious spots which, although often in plain sight, can reveal a whole load of mystery … More
Category: City of London
Dominoes in London as part of the London’s Burning festival
The recent London’s Burning festival caught the imagination in more ways than one. A giant series of events featuring some … More
Giant Replica of old London Burns on the Thames
We are packed together on the banks of the Thames on the embankment near Blackfriars standing opposite the Oxo Tower … More
Buildings that Survived the Great Fire of London
The great fire of London devastated the buildings of the old medieval city. Starting in Pudding Lane at the king’s … More
Five Historical Wonders Underneath the City of London
London has a long and glorious history. Over years and years it has transformed itself. Today the city that we … More
Soldier Remembered as Poppies flood the Tower of London
The moat around the ancient and iconic Tower of London have been turned into a sea of red ceramic poppies. … More
Lost Monasteries of London Part 2 – Within the City Walls
The reformation was a turbulent time for London. Henry VIII’s desire for the Church of England to break away from … More
Lost Monasteries of London Part 1 – Tower Hill to Spitalfields
Before the dissolution of the monasteries (1536 and 1541), London was positively teeming with monastic houses. Both within and without … More
The Great 12 Livery Companies of the City of London
The Livery companies of the City of London have played an integral part in the development of the city. So … More
The Meaning of the Oranges and Lemons Nursery Rhyme
One of the most recognised English language nursery rhymes is the famous Oranges and Lemons. But what is the meaning … More