Barbara Pym’s Blue Plaque in Pimlico: A Literary Legacy
Introduction Acclaimed in 1977 in the Times Literary Supplement by the poet Philip Larkin as the most underrated writer of the 20th century, Barbara Pym’s
Category: 20th Century
Carnaby Street London: Fashion, Music & Swinging London
Carnaby Street Welcome sign, Photo by Philip Scott Introduction: The Cultural Pulse of 1960s London If you had found yourself on Carnaby Street some 60
Sundials – An Ancient Form of Timekeeping for a Modern City
In a city famed for its glass towers and fast-paced financial markets, it is easy to forget that time was once told by shadows. Yet,
Edwin Russell and the Suffragette Scroll: The Story Behind Westminster’s Powerful Memorial
In a quiet corner of Westminster, just off the bustling thoroughfares of Victoria Street, stands a memorial that is easy to miss but impossible to
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
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
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