Whitechapel Bell Foundry
The Whitechapel Bell Foundry had been located in the East End of London for hundreds of years. It supplied bells across the United Kingdom and the world. Perhaps the most famous of all, Big Ben was cast on this site.
Pictures taken during one of the last public tours on 18th February 2017.
Posts About Churches
St James’ Church, Bermondsey
St James’ Church Bermondsey, was built by the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches and consecrated in 1829.
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.
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.
St Clement Danes, Central Church of the RAF
The Strand in central London is home to many imposing buildings. One of those is St Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force.
Westminster Abbey
The roof and ceilings of Westminster Abbey are just as impressive and beautiful as anything seen at ground level.
“Museum of the Moon” at Southwark Cathedral
Luke Jerram’s “Museum of the Moon” returned to London in October 2023 to be displayed in Southwark Cathedral, which last hosted Gaia. See more of my photos of Luke Jerram’s work.
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.
The Coronation Theatre at Westminster Abbey
Following the Coronation of King Charles III, there was time for the public to see the Coronation Theatre setup in Westminster Abbey.
