Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

Over 1500 London bus drivers will go on strike this week – and over 40 of the city’s busiest bus routes will be affected

Unite the Union announced a series of bus strikes earlier this month. The first took place last week, and the next will be hitting the capital city from tomorrow. There are 20 days worth of walk-outs rem...

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This secret network of abandoned tracks and tunnels has been hidden under the streets of the city for over 100 years – and Londoners can now explore this ‘Metropolitan maze’ as part of a fascinating tour

Being the oldest of its kind in the whole darn world, London's trailblazing transport network has certainly got some stories to tell. The city's labyrinth of tubes, tunnels, platforms, and passageways is...

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This 14th-century Grade II listed country inn is hidden in one of England’s prettiest villages – offering history, charm, and award-winning food just 90 minutes from London

Look, I know it's still only August, but - as far as I'm concerned - it's never too early to start scoping out scenic spots to visit during the fast-approaching cosy seasons. Because as much as I love the...

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There’s a small section of Roman Wall hidden in plain sight inside this central London tube station – and thousands of commuters walk straight past the ancient relic without even noticing

From hidden rivers to abandoned stations, there's certainly no shortage of stories sat beneath the streets of our city. And with a transport network as filled to the brim with history as ours is, you neve...

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London’s legendary Royal Opera House is hosting an exciting after-hours event – with live performances, behind-the-scenes tours, and a silent disco under the magnificent glass ceiling

There's something undeniably magical about visiting a legendary London landmark after dark, isn't there? That feeling of exclusivity and excitement as you wander the halls of a historic building after it...

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London is home to the UK’s oldest purpose-built broadcasting centre – and here’s how you can have a sneak peek inside it for free next month

London is home to many of the country's 'firsts'. The UK's first bookshop, cinema, and door can all be found within the confines of the capital city. But a particularly exciting inaugural establishment co...

A London borough has been ranked as the least friendly place in England – but it probably isn’t the one you’d expect

Look, I know that we Londoners get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to our friendliness (or lack thereof), but I'm still a tad surprised to discover that in a ranking based on neighbourhood connection, an...

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There’s a secret Victorian subway hidden beneath the streets of south London – and it’s opening to the public for free as part of the Open House Festival

We're a matter of mere moments away from this year's Open House Festival; the free-to-attend festival that allows Londoner's to have peek behind the curtain of some of the capital city's most exclusive es...

This busy south London station will be closed on weekdays for the next 3 weeks – here’s how to avoid the disruptions

Hot on the heels of Waterloo East and Charing Cross stations reopening their doors following a 22-day summer closure, another south London station has decided to jump on the bandwagon. Transport for Londo...

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The UK is officially getting a new high-speed rail route to Europe – as Virgin Trains has just hit a major milestone in its aim to end Eurostar’s 32-year monopoly over the Channel Tunnel

When it comes to cross-channel train travel, there's usually just one name that instantly springs to mind, right? Eurostar has been the only commercial operator offering smooth, speedy, sustainable servic...