The London Archives
The London Archives have sixty miles of shelving containing a treasure trove of London’s history stretching back to the 1067 William Charter.
Historic Places
William Shakespeare’s Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon
Holy Trinity church in Stratford-upon-Avon is the resting place of William Shakespeare who lies beside his wife Anne in the church’s Chancel.
Bloomsbury Horse Hospital
The Horse Hospital – A surprising building tucked behind Russell Square Underground Station that has survived wars and redevelopment.
Banqueting House, Whitehall
The Banqueting House in Whitehall is well known for the stunning ceiling painted by Rubens and being the last major part of Whitehall Palace.
Brixton Windmill
A few hundred metres from the bustle of Brixton, is a rural scene; a 200 year old windmill from which you can buy freshly ground flour.
Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues
The Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues was conducted at the Tower of London by the Royal Marines to present a barrel of wine to the Constable.
2024 King Charles I Commemoration
The 2024 King’s Army of the English Civil War Society March and Commemoration of the Horrible Murder of King Charles I in 1649.
Dr Johnson’s House
Dr Johnson wrote the first dictionary after others had attempted the task. The dictionary he produced was the most scholarly.
The Geometric Staircase at St Paul’s Cathedral
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Geometric Staircase is an engineering marvel within an architectural landmark.
Upminster Windmill
The windmill at Upminster, to the East of London, is preserved in working condition in a park on a hill close to the railway station.
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.
Original BBC TV Studios at Alexandra Palace
The BBC has always been a technical pioneer. From Alexandra Palace they broadcast the first public service high definition TV service.
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.
Coronation: Red, White & Blue London Buildings
To mark the Coronation of King Charles II, London buildings were specially lit in red, white and blue for the Coronation weekend.
King Charles III’s Coronation
In near constant rain, crowds of spectators lined the processional route of King Charles III’s Coronation to watch the parade pass by.
St Mary’s Church, Harrow-on-the-Hill
A visit to the roof and tower of St Mary’s Church at Harrow-on-the-Hill to admire the London views on one of their occasional open days.
The Old Bailey
The Old Bailey, located in the City of London on the site of Newgate prison has hosted many famous criminal trials in its history.
Tower Bridge at Sunset
Tower Bridge looks different at every sunset, these pictures show some of the kaleidoscope of colours seen over the years.
Shorts Aircraft Factory Tunnels in Rochester
Rochester has a wealth of World War Two history, with a lot under your feet including the Short Brothers factory tunnels.
Biggin Hill – Strongest Link Memorial
RAF Biggin Hill Memorial “The Strongest Link” featuring a pilot looking to the sky. It was unveiled in 2022.
Biggin Hill RAF Chapel Stained Glass
The RAF Memorial Chapel has twelve stained glass windows in the main chapel remembering the Battle of Britain.
Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit Museum
The Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit traces its lineage back to 1798 which gives them more than for their own private museum.
Kilburn Tin Tabernacle Church
A corrugated iron church that contains a ship and a cathedral. Far older than you think and with a completely unexpected interior.
Historic RAF Biggin Hill
A visit to the RAF Memorial Chapel at the former RAF Biggin Hill and then the Spitfire Factory to see the aircraft up close.
Temple Bar, City of London
Temple Bar was originally a gate into the City of London and is now, in its new location since 2004, the smallest City Livery Hall.
St. Paul’s Cathedral Triforium Tour
The many visitors to St. Paul’s cathedral marvel at the dome, most climb to the top, but far fewer visit the less well known Triforium.
The 1067 William Charter to London
At almost 1,000 years old, the 1067 William Charter is the oldest document held in the City of London archives.
St James’ Church, Bermondsey
St James’ Church Bermondsey, was built by the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches and consecrated in 1829.
Somerset House
Somerset House traces its history back hundreds of years. Having been home to Navy, records and tax offices, it is now an arts venue.
London Museum of Water and Steam
Home to a huge number of exhibits explaining the history of London’s water supply. The two beam engines are big, very big.
St. Eval Church near Newquay in Cornwall
St. Eval Church, just like thousands of parish churches found across the UK, serves the local community and is steeped in their history.
Museum of the Moon at the Old Royal Naval College
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, South East London, is now playing host to Luke Jerram’s “Museum of the Moon”.
The Fan Museum, Greenwich
London has some pretty specialised museums. There’s a bread board museum, a sewing machine museum and The Fan Museum in Greenwich which has an exquisite collection of fans . The museum’s home is a...
St. Augustine’s Tower, Hackney
360 virtual tours of St. Augustin’s Tower in Hackney whose roof you reach by climbing a narrow spiral staircase.
2022 Remembrance Sunday in Bermondsey
2022 Remembrance Sunday observation at two of Bermondsey’s war memorials.
Different Photo Angles At St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s cathedral has been photographed from every possible angle, but some are less photographed than others.
Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks
Gas was produced at Bromley-by-Bow in East London from 1873 until the 1970s, after which it was used only to store gas. The gas holders were decommissioned in 2010 meaning it is now ripe...
Shepherd’s Bush Station Disused (and Reused) Tunnels and Shafts
A tour around London Underground’s Shepherd’s Bush station’s disused, and reused, tunnels and shafts.
Gaia at Southwark Cathedral
Luke Jerram’s Gaia, a giant inflatable Earth, came to Southwark Cathedral (London) in October 2022, with viewings by day and night.
Victoria Coach Station Vintage Gathering
On 24th September 2022, London’s Victoria Coach Station hosted a gathering of vintage coaches, all lovingly preserved in working order by a band of dedicated enthusiasts. The gathering, organised by Thames Valley & Great...
