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
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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
Ale, Bread and Pilgrimage: Chaucer’s Southwark and the Appetite for Life
The Canterbury Tales is Geoffrey Chaucer’s most famous work, written in Middle English between 1387 and 1400, and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of
Walking Through Turing’s Legacy: Codebreaking, Courage and Change
Have you ever wondered about the life of Alan Turing the man hailed as the father of computing? Strolling through London you can walk in
Classic Cars & Vintage Vehicles: A Retro Ramble Through Waterloo
Classic Car Culture in Waterloo Classic Cars, Photos by David Turnbull Take a stroll down Waterloo Road on the third Saturday of the month and
Rus in Urbe – The Garden Village of Pimlico
An article in the Evening Standard is headed ‘Pimlico is obviously London’s best place to live’. This bears out Ian Nairn the great heritage campaigner’s