London Blog Posts

The History of Westminster Cathedral: A Hidden London Gem
From Pleasure Gardens to Music Halls: Entertainment Evolution
Queen Elizabeth II and Michael Fagan: The Intruder’s Tale
Jack London in London: The People of the Abyss
Alice Perrers and Edward III: Their Historical Impact
Festival of Britain: Discover the Hidden Lansbury Estate Poplar
Ordnance Survey Benchmarks in London and Their Uses
London’s August Garden Walks: History in Bloom
History of Newgate Prison: London’s Most Feared Prison
Regent’s Park London Guide: Gardens, Canal & Open Air Theatre
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London History Podcast Episodes

163 Fighting in Georgian London
Episode 163: Fighters and Fashion: The story of Georgian London’s Public Combat
162 Building Tower Bridge Square
Episode 162: Building Tower Bridge
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Episode 161: Life Below Stairs
160 Soho Square
Episode 160: Soho Square’s Untold Stories: From Charles II to Mary Seacole
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Episode 159: Unveiling London’s Victorian Vampire Legacy
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Episode 158: Finsbury Circus: From Marshland to Modern Metropolis
157 Buttons Podcast Square
Episode 157: From Factory Floor to Black Market: The Button Theft Scandal
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Episode 156: Smithfield: London’s Theatre of Public Execution
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Episode 155: Tea with Churchill: Amelia Earhart’s London Story
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Episode 154: White Conduit House: A Lost Pleasure Garden of Georgian Islington
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Latest Articles

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Trafalgar Square’s Royal Connections Part 2

In this second part of our series exploring royal connections with London’s central square, we turn our focus to a figure shrouded in controversy: James II. As of August 2023, […]

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7a Laurence Pountney Hill

Nestled within the heart of the City of London, 7a Laurence Pountney Hill offers a resplendent glimpse into the city’s layered history. What appears as a private residence, flanked by […]

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Hidden Graveyard Near Bank Station: A Place of Eternal Rest Amidst Financial Hustle

In the very heart of London’s financial district, beneath the imposing edifice of the Bank of England, lies a secret unbeknownst to most daily commuters and even to many of […]

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The Living Legacy of Regent’s Canal: A Journey from Industrial Artery to Leisurely Lane

As you meander along the pathways that trace the course of Regent’s Canal, the waterway feels like a tranquil pause amid the bustling life of London. These days, it offers […]

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Sir Robert Clayton: Slave Owner and Benefactor

There is a fine statue by Grinling Gibbons of Sir Robert Clayton on the northern edge of the site of St Thomas’s Hospital. The figure exudes an air of quiet […]

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London’s Georgian Era: A Melting Pot of Musical Mastery

The European Allure of London’s Musical Landscape When Hector Berlioz, the French Romantic composer, uttered the words, “I am convinced that there is no city in the world where as […]

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