Farewell to Pimlico
The great builder Thomas Cubitt, who is the subject of the Garden Village of Pimlico walk, had always hoped that Pimlico would attract the business
Category: 20th Century
Cunard Place Transformed
Standing in Cunard Place in the east of the City is Jesse Pollock’s ‘The Granary’. The installation will catch your eye. Its coppery red and
A King’s Death
The shocking story of the Queen’s grandfather’s death, George V. Opposite the House of Commons, close to the Abbey stands the imposing statue of King
How the Name Windsor Was Almost Lost
A right Royal name The Queen’s name of Windsor has a less than straightforward history. Invented by the pressures of war the Windsor name survives
A Hidden Icon: Ivor Novello
Many people have heard the name but few today know anything about him. Ivor Novello became one of the most popular and successful entertainers of
Anna Pavlova in London
Ballet in London has a long and storied history, dating back to the early 1800s. Today, the city is home to some of the world’s
Uncovering family histories hidden in postcards
Who doesn’t love getting a postcard in the mail? They’re often colourful, sometimes irreverent, and always a nice surprise to find stuffed into your
Artist Walter Sickert in Highbury
At 1 Highbury Place there is a Georgian building with the green plaque commemorating Walter Sickert’s school of painting and engraving. Find out more.
John Betjeman in Highbury
John Betjeman was an English poet and broadcaster who was born in London in 1906. He is best known for his love of London and
Riceyman Steps
“London is a city that needs, that demands, to be explored on foot.” Geoff Nicholson, The Lost Art of Walking The pace of London and
