Henry VIII and his family jewels
The statue of Henry VIII on top of the main entrance gate to St Bartholomew’s Hospital in West Smithfield is apparently the only public statue
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Snowflake Gelato in Soho
We are really quite spoilt for choice when it comes to quality ice cream in London. Now the weather is warming up a bit I
Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close
Glenn Close reprises her Tong Award-winning role as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum. This was something
Free London Walks
It’s back again! Local London Guided Day I am proud to be involved with this years Local London Guided Day on Saturday 11 October.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was the quintessential Victorian author. His epic stories, vivid characters and deeply descriptive depiction of contemporary life are unforgettable. In his second major
Inside Unilever House
The iconic structure at 100 Victoria Embankment, fondly known as ‘Unilever House’, holds more than meets the eye. Its outward appearance gives off the charm
The Gherkin: Open House Weekend
The Gherkin: Open House Weekend Wrap-Up The Gherkin was one of the buildings I first connected with when I moved to London. Completed in 2003
Open House this weekend
Open House weekend is here again! This is often your one opportunity in a year to gain access to some of London’s amazing buildings for
Spriggan in Crouch End
The sculpture depicts a Spriggan – a mythical creature, usually of rather ill disposition, which is said to be a guardian of abandoned ruins, barrows and
Hampstead Village Highlights – A Guided Walk
Hampstead Village has a rich history of intellectual and artistic associations and, of course, Hampstead Heath. With Hampstead having attracted the rich and famous over
