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
Category: Stuart 1603 – 1714
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
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
St Katharine Cree a Survivor From Before the Great Fire
St Katharine Cree is one of the few City churches to have survived the Great Fire of 1666. It is situated on Leadenhall Street in
Pepys in Clapham
We always think of Samuel Pepys as a City gent, very much linked to central London’s financial district. That is indeed true, but Pepys also
Lovat Lane, City of London EC3
Lovat Lane is a short street in the City of London that has been preserved for its historic character. The buildings lining this tiny lane
The Mercers’ Maiden: A Prominent but Elusive Presence Symbol
The is the symbol of the Mercers’ guild and is used to show their ownership of buildings around the capital. The oldest surviving example stands
The gate that moved
Remember that the City of London used to be a walled city with the original walls built by the Romans in about 200AD. There were, of