Hidden Roman London
When I wander round the City of London ( “the City” or “the Square Mile”) it is always a delight to find remains from our
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Leadenhall Market: the Heart of Roman London
Leadenhall Market stands in the very centre of Londinium, for underneath its buildings and avenues lie the remains of the forum. The Romans began their
What is the strange contraption in St Magnus the Martyr church?
As you enter the church of St Magnus the Martyr, just to the east of London Bridge, you would be forgiven for missing this strange
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
Keep Calm and Carry on Worshipping
August this year will be the 80th anniversary of the start of the Blitz, that constant bombing in the Second World War which, second only to
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
Great Fire of London Monument
The Great Fire of London Monument: A Testament to London’s Resilience London is a city that cherishes its past, and this is evident in the
True London Spy Stories
Have you ever wondered how much of the James Bond stories are true? We all know 007 is a fictional character but the inspiration for
Queenhithe: Queen Matilda’s Small Port
Over the last 20 years the riverfront in central London has been transformed. In many places it used to be dominated by derelict warehouses and
Coffee Houses – a hotbed for revolution
Coffeehouses became a hub of news and inevitably a place where new ideas were formed. Boy runners were sent from coffee house to coffee house