Visit the Wellington Arch
Today is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Wellington Arch is an English Heritage property which has an interesting exhibition about the battle
Today is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Wellington Arch is an English Heritage property which has an interesting exhibition about the battle
In Victorian literature London is often described as a labyrinth or a maze; once you enter it’s hard to get out. Even though we may
Victorian London was the largest city in the world for much of that time. London’s population grew from about 1 million people in 1800, to
A British Tradition Mothering Sunday is a rather muddled tradition in the UK. It’s been celebrated on fourth Sundays of Lent since C16th, when it
Meet Ebenezer Scrooge: The Quintessential Miser Charles Dickens brought to life an unforgettable character named Ebenezer Scrooge in his famous book, “A Christmas Carol”. This
Nunhead Cemetery was originally called All Saints. Covering 52 acres, it is the second largest of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries established around the outskirts of
There are so many interesting details to see in Poplar. One of the bigger details is the beautiful Woodstock Street facing west onto Poplar Recreation Ground. The
There is one question whilst doing my Christmas Carol Tour which I always get asked: who is your favourite Ebenezer Scrooge? Hmmm….who do I think
Saturday, 18th May, 2019 11am – 5pm FREE Nearest Station: Nunhead What does the event entail? Cemetery tour including visits to the chapel and crypt
When: 5 April 2019 – 5 January 2020 Where: Museum of London Suitable for: 7 years+ Price: Variable. Family tickets from £20 Beasts of London