Tag: history
Here’s A Sneaky Peek Inside The V&A’s Gorgeous Dior Exhibition
Let’s take a look inside this new Dior exhibition then, shall we? ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ features over ...
The Secret Alley Full Of Curious Old Bookshops • Cecil Court
Nicknamed Bookseller’s Row, Cecil Court is a hidden gem in the heart of central London. Packed with twenty-odd ...
Here’s What’s Hidden Away In This Colourful Corner Of Covent Garden • Neal’s Yard
Hidden inside this colourful courtyard you’ll find a micro-village full of independent restaurants, bars, cafés and shops. Tucked away down a ...
This South East London Sewage Station Is Surprisingly Beautiful • Crossness Pumping Station
Crossness Pumping Station is an unexpected hidden gem in east London. Okay, I’m going to be honest here: ...
Westminster Abbey’s Hidden Gallery Is Open For The First Time In 700 Years
Westminster Abbey’s triforium is poised to get a lot more visitors… They say good things come to those ...
A Giant, Hidden Ice House Has Just Been Uncovered Near Regent’s Park
The cavernous ice house is a fascinating discovery. You must admit, all the mod cons we take for granted ...
The Natural History Museum Is Hosting An Adults-Only Sleepover
Enjoy a night at the museum at this ultimate grown-up sleepover. You’ve watched Friends, right? So you’ll know that dinosaurs ...
This Gruesome Map Of London Charts All The City’s Medieval Murders
Evil deeds and dastardly doings are the stars of this medieval murder map. If you delve back into ...
14 Amazing Photos Of London At Christmas During The 50s And 60s
Ever wondered what London used to look like during the festive season? Thanks to the Museum of London’s extensive ...
Here’s Your Chance To Explore London’s Abandoned Tube Stations
TfL’s ‘Hidden London’ tours of sealed-off tube stations return next year, and tickets go on sale tomorrow. The good ...
The History-Making Woman Who Raced Big Ben’s Bongs And Won
Eighty years ago, Florence Ilott achieved the impossible. You may not have heard of Florence Ilott, but she ...
This Illustrated Map Of London Will Teach You Something New With Every Glance
This super-cute map is filled with gorgeous illustrations and fun facts about London’s history and culture. Cally Lathey, as ...
