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
Tag: City of London
The Soil That Spoke: Unearthing Boudicca’s Revolt at 1 Poultry in London
Could it be that their voices are but mere whispers in the annals of history? Enter Boudicca, the indomitable warrior queen of the Iceni tribe,
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,
An Italianate mansion for the young in the City
Venture off busy Ludgate Hill, away from the crowds of tourists visiting or photographing St Paul’s Cathedral, and you will find a quiet narrow road
Standing Tall on London Bridge: Fishmongers’ Hall
Dominating the northern end of London Bridge stands Fishmongers’ Hall, one of the City’s few classical buildings. In addition to the hall’s imposing style, its
Gothic Fright on Eastcheap
33-35 Eastcheap is very striking. It is hard to ignore as you walk by, demanding attention in a way few buildings in the vicinity do.
Innholders’ Hall
Concentrated around Cannon Street Station are four halls of the City guilds. Along Dowgate Hill which runs down the western side of the station are
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
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
