The Great Fire of London – a terrorist attack?
The Great Fire is known as the most famous disaster in London’s history. The Monument is located at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street
Category: Medieval 510AD – 1484
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
Visit Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace has had an interesting life being once an important royal palace and being the home of King Henry VIII and his siblings to
Michelangelo & Sebastiano Exhibition Review
The large altarpiece The Raising of Lazarus by Sebastiano (NG1) was one of the first paintings in the National Gallery and so it seems quite
Al Fresco Brunch at The Plumstead Pantry
Do you have a favourite London al fresco spot? Tell us! Here’s my review of The Plumstead Pantry With the sun shining I decided to
Medieval London: Holy Trinity Priory
If you peer in the window of a modern office building at the end of Leadenhall Street, where it meets Fenchurch Street, you can see
An Evening Tour of Moorgate
Last week, Cubitts Opticians celebrated the opening of their new City of London store with a private tour of the local area for their staff.
Medieval London Bridge
London Bridge has a long history of destruction and construction. The first Roman bridge was built around 43 AD but it lasted less than 50
Unraveling the History of Crutched Friars
Religious orders of the past present a rich tapestry of monastic life, mendicant preaching, and acts of charity. The term “friar” was widely used to
The Queen’s House
The Queen’s House by Inigo Jones in Greenwich is frequently described as the first building in England to be based on the work of the