The Geometric Staircase at St Paul’s Cathedral
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Geometric Staircase is an engineering marvel within an architectural landmark.
Historic Places
London Canal Museum Ice Wells
Under the London Canal Museum there are two ice wells. They were used to store ice before refrigeration was invented. Open once a year.
St Peter’s Italian Church Procession
Opened in 1863, St Peter’s on Clerkenwell Road has since the 1880s held an annual Procession in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Roman City Wall at Vine Street
New for 2023, City Wall at Vine Street is free to visit displaying a part of London’s Roman Wall and the archaeological finds made on site.
Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2023
Today, the pull of Stonehenge is as strong as ever drawing people to the Wiltshire countryside for the Summer Solstice.
Evelina Hospital Nursery Rhyme Tiles
St. Thomas’ Hospital’s Doulton tile collection, commissioned for the Evelina Children’s Hospital, painted with nursery rhymes & fairy tales.
2023 Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling
Cheese Rolling has been held since time immemorial at Coopers Hill. Twenty competitors race down the hill to win the cheese.
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Sir John Soane’s museum is chock full of architectural treasures. After careful renovation, The Drawing Office can be visited on booked tours.
St Pancras Waterpoint
Just North of Saint Pancras railway station is a railway water tower which was moved as part of the Eurostar redevelopment.
Westminster Abbey
The roof and ceilings of Westminster Abbey are just as impressive and beautiful as anything seen at ground level.
