The fascinating, near-thousand-year-old history of London’s Inns of Court. What is that, we hear you ask? Read on to find out. If you’ve spent much time wandering the streets of the City of London and its surrounding areas, pondering London’s long and winding history, you may have stumbled across some of London’s Inns of Court. …
Discover the fascinating history of London’s Temple Bar Gate, and how it came to find its present home. If you’ve been to Paternoster Square and didn’t have your eyes glued to the imposing walls of St. Pauls, you might have noticed a baroque gate tucked between two buildings on the north side of the square. …
The history of one of London’s riverside ships, how it got there and the century-old society it’s home to. It’s time to discover the hidden secrets of HQS Wellington. If you’ve ever walked along Victoria Embankment, and we’re guessing most of you have, you may have spotted a fairly large, military-looking ship gleaming white by …
Perched at the top of the Walkie Talkie building, London’s Sky Garden boasts some of the best views in the city. Here’s why you need to go (and insider tips for beating the crowds while you’re at it). London is a very cool city, but sometimes it can feel like it’s out to bleed you …
Discover the history of London’s first and most famous bridge with this handy guide. Everything you need to know. Living in London today we don’t tend to think of the Thames as an obstacle. We can go under it, we can take boats along it, we’ve even got 35 bridges to cross it. That’s not …
Discover the best places to eat at Bloomberg Arcade – London’s coolest foodie hotspot with a fascinating history. Words by John Rogers Food is an intrinsic part of London life, and finding the latest culinary hotspot is a badge of honour for any Londoner. Sure, there are the likes of Borough Market and Maltby Street… …
Heard the news? The Museum of London is closing and relocating, but not without a party. On December 4th, the Museum of London will close the doors on its current location in favour of relocating to a more central London location. To complete the move, the museum will be out of action until 2026. When …
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 …
The Barbican’s open-air cinema returns for dreamy nights under the stars this summer. Here’s what you need to know. Summer is tantalisingly close, which means the return of the Barbican’s Outdoor Cinema Screenings in August. Ready for a week-long open-air cinema? The Barbican is hosting its spectacular open-air cinema again after last year’s success and …
Ready to discover the very best City of London restaurants? We’ve got you covered with this guide to the best places to dine in the city. If you’ve ever spent any amount of time in the City of London, you must have noticed that there’s certainly no lack of amazing places to eat, right? The …
