Most people are familiar with the London Underground map. It’s one of the most used, recognised and perhaps even loved designs ever used in travel. That famous old map doesn’t really tell the whole story though. Aside from the countless commuter lines and intercity lines which most foreign visitors would never use and so are… Continue reading New London Overground names revealed
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The Frost Fair of 1715
10 years ago I wrote a blog post on Frost Fairs and given that we in the U.K. are in a little bit of a premature cold spell I thought I might re-visit the subject with the great Frost Fair of 1715. On the 24th November over 300 years ago, in the big freeze of… Continue reading The Frost Fair of 1715
How to spot when a London bridge is undergoing repair work
Having reached its third decade of use, the Millennium Bridge in London has been closed for repairs, maintenance and a thorough cleaning. I use the Millennium Bridge several times a week and its one of my favourite bridges if only for the amazing views it affords. There is also lots of miniature artworks that some… Continue reading How to spot when a London bridge is undergoing repair work
Looking for the River Fleet
A week or so ago I was fortunate to have a special invitation in the City of London and unusually found myself with time to spare and no tourists with me. I decided to hunt down the River Fleet. The River Fleet is perhaps the second most important river in the formation and history of… Continue reading Looking for the River Fleet
Postcards from Edwardian London
When was the last time you received a Postcard? When did you last write one, perhaps some younger readers never had. In the 1980’s when I was growing up, Postcards were all the rage. It didn’t matter even if the traveller was only away for a week and even if they had just gone 100… Continue reading Postcards from Edwardian London
The charter of King William I (The Conqueror) to the City of London
I’ve been giving private walking tours in London for almost 10 years and one of the very few who have a range in the City of London, the one square mile that was once Roman Londinium. I often tell visitors between the City and Greater or Metropolitan London. Most people visit London without even visiting… Continue reading The charter of King William I (The Conqueror) to the City of London
Coronavirus Diary 85: Living by example.
It is surprising how often in life how often synchronicity happens. Last Saturday I set off for the East End of London to take some photos and do a little research for the new book that I am writing on every day Victorian era people who lost their lives whilst saving the lives of others.… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 85: Living by example.
Were public toilets used to oppress ladies?
It’s the bane of many a city but finding a public toilet can be one of the biggest annoyances in modern life and in London they are relatively few and far between and one visit to some of them might be enough to put you off for life. What makes it worse in someways is… Continue reading Were public toilets used to oppress ladies?
Exploring some of the cute and colourful mews off Brompton Road
A few days ago I found myself at the Victoria & Albert Museum and afterwards with a bit of time to spare and still entirely without any tourists, I decided to take a stroll to properly explore some of the lanes and mews that are just off the busy Brompton Road where Harrods is. Whilst… Continue reading Exploring some of the cute and colourful mews off Brompton Road
Rank hath its privileges in the Tilbury Fort Chapel
Even in a Georgian Fortress, religion had its place and Tilbury has a rather modest chapel near the front gate. There is barely any ornate decoration but the simple decor and large stylised windows being the altar and along one side make a big impact. One thing that I found interesting though is the pews… Continue reading Rank hath its privileges in the Tilbury Fort Chapel
Stephen Liddell 