Queen Anne’s Footstool: The Story of St John’s Smith Square
Introduction In the streets of Westminster, close to the Houses of Parliament, stands one of London’s more unusual churches. Completed in 1728, St John’s Smith
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From graveyard to park Paddington Street Gardens
Introduction Many visitors to the green spaces of Marylebone in the City of Westminster enjoy the gardens without realising the remarkable history beneath their feet.
Chinatown – A piece of east Asia enlivening the heart of London
Introduction In the 1780s, people from China began settling in Limehouse, east London. Records show Chinese seafarers arriving aboard ships owned by the East India
Carnaby Street London: Fashion, Music & Swinging London
Carnaby Street Welcome sign, Photo by Philip Scott Introduction: The Cultural Pulse of 1960s London If you had found yourself on Carnaby Street some 60
The Jewel Tower: Exploring Its Unique Architecture
Introduction A short distance across the road from the Houses of Parliament is a relic from an earlier age. It is the Jewel Tower, so
The Story of Saint Paul’s Covent Garden: From Barn to Landmark
Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, St Paul’s Church is one of London’s most fascinating yet often overlooked landmarks. Known affectionately as “The
The Power Of One: The Story Of Bedford College
Women in the nineteenth century had restricted opportunities for higher education. One woman’s vision helped transform the academic landscape in Britain. Explore her life, beliefs,
A Walk Through Time On Whitehall
Today, if I told you that we were going to Whitehall, you would assume quite rightly that I was talking about a major road in
The Legacy of Methodist Central Hall
The Methodist Central Hall may seem like just another grand London building— but its walls have witnessed moments that shaped the modern world. From hosting
Breaking Windows, Burning Rules: The Daring Story of Suffragette Lilian Lenton
In the heart of Westminster, a rain-soaked ceremony in 1970 marked the unveiling of a powerful memorial to the Suffragettes — women who risked everything