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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 work, Oliver Twist, he highlights […]
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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 of a curved 1930s architecture. […]
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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 at a cost of £130m, […]
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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 free! With over 800 buildings, […]
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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 buried treasures. Sometimes Spriggans would […]
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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 the last two centuries, it’s […]
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