St James’s Park? Is that the one with all the Pelicans? Yes, it is. Six of them, actually. And they’re quite a hit with Londoners and tourists alike, so we thought we’d let you know all about them. Words by Alastair Reid Schanche London is no stranger to some rather unusual creatures. You’ve got the …
Have you heard of the Tyburn Tree? Here’s what you need to know about one of London’s grisliest secrets. Next to Hyde Park, Tyburn Tree was an infamous hanging site for thousands of prisoners throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. Whether the crime was treason, murder, or even petty theft, plenty of people met their …
Heard of London’s disused Tube stations? Discover the capital’s abandoned spots and the fascinating stories behind them. It turns out that London has lots of disused tube stations. Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise – the first London Underground train dates back to 1863 – of course, there’s been lots of change since then. …
Discover Down Street Station, London’s abandoned Tube Station with a bizarre AF history. Let’s go. Ever heard of Down Street Underground Station? Don’t worry – we hadn’t either until we stumbled across it on the interwebs. That’s because it’s London’s long-lost tube station with a secret second mission. After a strange few weeks of obsessing …
Looking to explore the Charterhouse? This eccentric London spot has many tales to tell, here’s everything you need to know before you visit. The Charterhouse in London has an intriguing past that dates back to long before it was the Charterhouse– and it’s quite eerie. There are plenty of places to visit at the Charterhouse …
Have you heard about Senate House? This peculiar London building is home to many secrets – here’s why you need to visit. Sitting pretty behind the British Museum, this Bloomsbury gem is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the capital – and if you didn’t already know how much we adore …
Looking to explore Fulham Palace? This quirky London spot is steeped in thousands of years of history. Here’s what you need to know before you visit. Did you know that the Bishops of London once occupied a palace in London for over 1,300 years? We didn’t either, to be quite honest. Fulham Palace is an …
Heard about the peculiar Auto-Icon at UCL? Here’s why and how you can see Jeremy Bentham’s real head in London. First up: What on earth is an Auto-Icon? Well, it’s a preserved dead body, clothed and displayed as if the person was still living. In this case, it’s Jeremy Bentham’s head and body – and …
There’s a secret masonic temple underneath the Andaz Hotel in Liverpool street. Here’s what you need to know… Wait… There’s a Secret Masonic Temple Hidden in the Andaz Liverpool Street? You’ve probably been to the Andaz Hotel before, or at least heard of it, but did you know that the Andaz has a Masonic Temple …
Discover the Clerks’ Well – the very spot from which Clerkwell takes its name. Many of us will have visited Clerkenwell many times before– after all it’s well known for its cosy gastropubs, trendy bars and hip cafes. But what if Clerkenwell had a little piece of history to discover that was still around to …
