Trafalgar Square’s Royal Connections Part 2
In this second part of our series exploring royal connections with London’s central square, we turn our focus to a figure shrouded in controversy: James
Category: Stuart 1603 – 1714
7a Laurence Pountney Hill
Nestled within the heart of the City of London, 7a Laurence Pountney Hill offers a resplendent glimpse into the city’s layered history. What appears as
Sir Robert Clayton: Slave Owner and Benefactor
There is a fine statue by Grinling Gibbons of Sir Robert Clayton on the northern edge of the site of St Thomas’s Hospital. The figure
Sir Hans Sloane: The Pioneering Collector of Chelsea and His Ambiguous Link to Hot Chocolate
In the verdant and affluent district of Chelsea, there whispers a tale of a man whose legacy is etched not just into the annals of
St Peter’s Cornhill: a Church Hidden from the Street
The cluttered appearance was once typical of churches in London before twentieth-century ‘improvements’ tidied up their appearance. Walk along Cornhill and you get a taste
Henry Purcell Statue in Westminster
Henry Purcell: England’s Baroque Luminary Tucked away in the heart of London is an exquisite artwork that serves as a tribute to one of England’s
New walking tour: Samuel Pepys’s London Walk
Journey into the Past with Samuel Pepys: London Walk Tour Led by Susan Baker Step into the shoes of one of Britain’s most celebrated diarists,
Caius Gabriel Cibber – the Dane who helped to commemorate the Great Fire of London
London is home to a wealth of history and culture, with countless landmarks and works of art to discover. You may have seen the Monument,
Joshua Marshall, Master Mason
Even the most dedicated of London history buffs might not know the name of Joshua Marshall. He was a master Mason who has worked on
Coronation Tales
The coronation of a monarch should be an eventful and joyous occasion. However, there are many stories that take place before this happens which can
