Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

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This Cabinet Of Curiosities Hidden Inside A Basement In Hackney Has Just Been Named The ‘Weirdest’ Attraction In The UK – And It’s Home To Shrunken Human Heads, Mermaid Skeletons, And A Lock Of Elvis Presley’s Hair

If you're looking for a cultural experience in the like no other, please allow us to point you in the brain-bogglingly bizarre direction of The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History. This ec...

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A New Half Marathon Is Launching In East London Later This Year – And It Will Involve Cheer Zones, Live Music, And Around 10,000 Runners Pounding The Pavements Of Shoreditch

I'm still not entirely sure why, but London has become really rather fond of running recently. Everywhere you look, high heels have been traded for Hokas and espresso martinis have been replaced with energy gels. But th...

Transport For London Is Increasing The Number Of Rush Hour Services On The UK’s Busiest Railway Line – These Are The Three London Stations That Will Be Getting Additional Morning Trains

In a bid to make the morning commute a tad less chaotic and a whole lot more comfortable, Transport for London have confirmed that three west London stations will be the lucky recipients of three extra services between...

London Is Officially One Of Europe’s Least Affordable Places To Live Alone – Here’s How Much You Need To Be Earning To Comfortably Rent Your Own Flat In The Capital City

We all know that money can't buy you happiness. What money can do, however, is make living alone in London a whole lot easier. For many of us in the , the prospect of renting our very own apartment is a pretty darn unat...

Escapes

This Charming Village Just 90 Minutes From London Is Where Mary Poppins Was Written – And It’s Home To One Of Britain’s Greatest Tudor Buildings

If you fancy escaping the chaos of the capital city for a day, inhaling some actual fresh air, and reminding yourself that it's not entirely necessary to constantly walk at a pace that could rival Usain Bolt; please all...

There Are Currently Major Railway Disruptions At Euston Station Due To A Fire In North London – These Are The Journeys That Are Currently Affected By The Ongoing Incident

Approximately 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines are currently dealing with a major incident in North London which has significantly affected trains from London Euston. The fire started at around 9.30am today (January...

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A Church Service For Clowns Is Taking Place In East London This Weekend – And The Ceremony Will Involve Balloon Animals, Live Performances, And The ‘Clown’s Prayer’

It certainly isn't every that you're given the opportunity to attend a church service where clowning around is at the top of the agenda, right? This weekend, however, clowns of the (and beyond) will be gathering at Al...

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Laurence Olivier Is One Of The Significant Figures That Will Be Commemorated With A Blue Plaque In London This Year – Celebrating His Exceptional Impact On British Theatre

London's Blue Plaque scheme has been celebrating the famous figures that have helped shape our city for around 160 years now. The very first shiny blue sign was proudly plonked on the wall of Lord Byron's birthplace in...

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This Legendary London Boozer Has Just Been Named Among The Best Gastropubs In The UK – But It Doesn’t Even Serve Pints

With the pure plethora of pubs dotted across the country; establishing the very best boozers of the bunch is certainly no mean feat. But look, someone's got do it, hey? So, the ale-aficionados over at the Top 50 Gastrop...

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This Stunning Fairytale Fortress Is One Of The Most Picturesque And Romantic Ancient Monuments In Britain – And It’s Just 90 Minutes From London

If it isn't just me that finds the idea of escaping the chaos of the capital and spending the day reenacting a scene fit for a fairytale incredibly appealing, please allow me to point you in the rather enchanting direct...