The Making of Pimlico – Garden Village
How is it that some neighbourhoods work and others don’t? There is no better place than Pimlico to work that one out! If you walk round
Category: Georgian 1714 – 1837
The Real Dr Frankenstein?
On 25 April 1801 the 22 year old Humphry Davy delivered his first public lecture at the Royal Institution (RI) in Albemarle Street Mayfair. The
Cloudesley Square, Barnsbury
Have you wandered around Cloudesley square and wondered about its history? Find out more >>
The Start of the Georgians
Only one of Queen Anne’s seventeen pregnancies produced a potential heir, William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700). His death in July 1700 at the tender age
History of Mason’s Yard, Mayfair
Ormond Yard was laid out as a 200 feet square plot of land originally designed to be a stable yard and by 1740 the yard
Christie’s in London
Christie’s is the world’s oldest fine art auctioneer and has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since 1766, when James Christie conducted the very
Free London Walks
It’s back again! Local London Guided Day I am proud to be involved with this years Local London Guided Day on Saturday 11 October.
Hampstead Village Highlights – A Guided Walk
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
Georgian Clerkenwell & Islington
On Saturday many tour guides provided guided walks in London based on the theme of the Georgians for Local London Guiding Day 2014. Luckily in
Take a trip to Bath
Bath is a small and beautiful city and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. From London, Bath is less than two hours train
