The Jewel Tower: Exploring Its Unique Architecture
Introduction A short distance across the road from the Houses of Parliament is a relic from an earlier age. It is the Jewel Tower, so
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Ada Lovelace and Her Vision of Computing
The English Heritage plaque at 12 St James’s Square, Westminster | Photo by Kirstie Shedden When we picture the dawn of computing, most of us
Sundials – An Ancient Form of Timekeeping for a Modern City
In a city famed for its glass towers and fast-paced financial markets, it is easy to forget that time was once told by shadows. Yet,
Edwin Russell and the Suffragette Scroll: The Story Behind Westminster’s Powerful Memorial
In a quiet corner of Westminster, just off the bustling thoroughfares of Victoria Street, stands a memorial that is easy to miss but impossible to
Jacob’s Island: From Medieval Mill to Dickensian Slum and Modern Redevelopment
What Was Jacob’s Island? Jacob’s Island, Photo by Hazel Baker Tucked away on the south bank of the Thames in Bermondsey lies a place that
Battlebridge Lane and Shipwright Yard: Rediscovering Bermondsey’s Past
Tucked behind the bustle of Tooley Street and the gleaming glass of modern development lies a pair of lanes that whisper of medieval monks, Victorian
The History of Hay’s Wharf and Hay’s Galleria
Hay’s Wharf and Hay’s Galleria are more than just picturesque riverside spots near London Bridge—they are living chapters of the city’s commercial and architectural history.
The Secret Garden That Links Shakespeare, Churchill and the USA
There is a secret garden in the City of London that has a very unlikely link to Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, and Fulton Missouri in the
The Battle of Britain Memorial: Honouring ‘The Few’ and the Many Behind Them
Just a short walk from the Houses of Parliament, on the Victoria Embankment, stands one of London’s most moving wartime memorials. The Battle of Britain
Fleet Street Uncovered: Tabloids, Taverns, and Tiered Cakes
Fleet Street is far more than just a former publishing hub. It’s a place where centuries of intrigue, invention, and inky fingers meet. Join us