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
Category: 20th Century
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
Wood Street: Where Starchitects Leave Their Mark
Wood Street in the City of London has a special place in my heart as a City of London Guide. I was allocated Wood Street
Neal’s Yard: A Story of Wholefoods, Wonder, and One Remarkable Man
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Neal’s Yard is now a vibrant, health-conscious sanctuary—but it hasn’t always been so. Back in the 1970s, it
Breaking Windows, Burning Rules: The Daring Story of Suffragette Lilian Lenton
In the heart of Westminster, a rain-soaked ceremony in 1970 marked the unveiling of a powerful memorial to the Suffragettes — women who risked everything
Murder, Myth, and Media: A Walk Down to Fleet Street
Explore the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet street, tracing its origins from Victorian penny dreadfuls to the stage and screen
Noor Inayat Khan: The Spy Princess Who Defied Fascism
Discover the incredible story of Noor Inayat Khan, an extraordinary woman whose contributions to World War II continue to captivate and inspire. Noor Inayat Khan
From Ruins to Beauty: The Best Garden on Blitzed Site
As you wander around the City of London, you will be amazed at the number of green spaces there are amongst all the office blocks.
The Time Traveller and the London Eye
Join us as we explore the connections between the London Eye, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and Doctor Who, marking the 20th anniversary of
Celebrating Women in Science
This esteemed institution has long championed the cause of accessible education, from its pioneering evening classes for the working class to its current commitment to
