Lost Monasteries of London Part 3 – The Blackfriars and the Greyfriars

The Blackfriars Monastery and the Greyfriars Monastery were monastic houses in London. Dissolved by Henry VIII they are now largely … 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

The moat around the ancient and iconic Tower of London have been turned into a sea of red ceramic poppies. … More

The unique area of Norton Folgate, the little former liberty joining the city with Shoreditch along the Bishopsgate road is … More

The reformation was a turbulent time for London. Henry VIII’s desire for the Church of England to break away from … More

Before the dissolution of the monasteries (1536 and 1541), London was positively teeming with monastic houses. Both within and without … More

The story of Jack the Ripper is synonymous with the East End of London. Over the years a whole tourist … More

The Livery companies of the City of London have played an integral part in the development of the city. So … More

The Walbrook was the river on which London grew. Then known as Londinium it would become a major trading port … More

The Roman Wall of London encircled the city for around 1600 years. Covering the square mile area from Tower Hill … More

Today’s challenge was to find and photograph the locations of the old gates of London. These date back to Roman … More

One of the most recognised English language nursery rhymes is the famous Oranges and Lemons. But what is the meaning … More

Walking from Oxford Street to Hyde Park takes you through a little bit of America in London. The American Embassy … More