London’s gruesome final stop for criminals of the sea, Wapping Execution Dock, holds a fascinatingly grim history. We dig deep to discover the story behind it all. Words by Karen Olney You’ve got to hand it to the city; London had a grisly reputation for capital punishment. There wasn’t much room for redemption, and back …
Spotted the mosaics of Shepherdess Walk? Here’s what you need to know about this hidden spot in London. Words by Olivier Guiberteau On the surface, Shepherdess Walk, just a stone’s throw from Regents Canal in Hackney, is like any other London street. A jumble of smart terraced townhouses and lower-income housing blended with the kind …
Searching for the best examples of London’s Gothic architecture? Here’s where to find them. When you think of the Gothic era, we bet your mind immediately jumps to the otherworldly Victorian authors such as Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker, dark misty evenings filled with high tension, and shadowy figures. In fact, London …
Heard of London’s Temple Church? This unsuspecting building is steeped in fascinating history. Let’s explore. Words by Olivier Guiberteau London is blessed with an extraordinarily rich history… But now and again you come across a place where the past echoes that little bit louder than normal. Let’s discover the curious tale of London’s Temple Church. …
London’s gorgeous skyline is filled with an abundance of architectural styles – these are the city’s modern architectural marvels you need to see IRL. Words by John Rogers Sleek shapes with glassy facades have replaced the in-your-face sharp-edged concrete Brutalism that epitomised post-war London architecture, adding a modern slant to London’s rich architectural heritage. Modern …
From its beginnings as a stately home in Bishopsgate to a brick-by-brick move to Chelsea in the early 20th Century, Crosby Moran Hall boasts a history that other London homes can only dream of. Here’s what you need to know. Words by John Rogers Crosby Moran Hall is a 15th Century mansion that has a …
Ever wondered what an old operating theatre looked like? There’s no need to, you can actually go and visit one in London. Across the road from Borough Market is St Thomas’ Church, which just so happens to be hiding the not-so-secret Old Operating Theatre & Herb Garret. But what’s that you ask? It’s a museum …
Wandering around London you’ll have spotted lots of statues and monuments. Ever wanted to know the history behind them? Sure you do… A stroll around London will see you passing many famous statues and monuments, especially in the Centre of London. But how did they get there and what are they for? There’s plenty of …
Strawberry Hill House is one of London’s Gothic Revival architectural masterpieces. Here’s what you need to know. Strawberry Hill House is one of those gloriously weird and wonderful spots in the city you should really visit if you haven’t already. Looking like someone nabbed it off a wedding cake, it’s certainly one of the more …
Have you heard of Sambourne House in London? Here’s why you should visit this beautiful home that sits at 18 Stafford Terrace. Words by Kareem Ghezawi Take a walk down an average London street and you’ll be presented with rows of identical period homes that you typically wouldn’t give much attention to. But, in truth, …
