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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...

A School In West London Is Home To One Of The Rarest Pipe Organs In Europe – And It’s Trying To Raise Over £250,000 To Restore It To Its Former Glory

An impressive pipe organ with an even more impressive past has recently been located inside a Hammersmith high school. And a fundraising campaign has now been launched to help restore it to its former glory. The school...

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This Historic Landmark Is The Oldest Church In The City Of London – And It’s Hidden In Plain Sight Next To One Of The Capital City’s Most Famous Monuments

Absolutely everybody knows about the , right? I mean, it's not exactly discrete in stature, having been towering over the River Thames in all its historic glory for the past 1000 years. What many Londoners aren't quite...

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There’s A Secret Poetry Library Hidden Away In One Of London’s Most Famous Buildings – And It’s Home To The Largest Public Collection Of Modern Poetry In The World

Despite writing for Secret London and doing our best to uncover all of the city's hidden gems, we're still constantly caught dead in our tracks by discovering . Whether it's a we walked past on a whim, , or a charming...

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This Acclaimed Indian Fine Dining Restaurant Has Brought Back Its Original Menu Prices From 2001 – They’re Celebrating 25 Years Of Service With A Retro Menu Where Dishes Start At Just £5

As we dash around London, hunting for the and in London, we often think back to the days when an incredible sub-£10 meal was a common affair. But, naturally, it's just wishful thinking for us to dream that prices migh...

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Have You Ever Heard The True Story About The Double Decker Bus That – Quite Literally – Jumped Over Tower Bridge?

Let me set the scene for you, folks. It was a late-December day in 1952. Albert Gunter was casually going about his daily business, driving the number 78 bus between and - just like he'd been doing for years. He reach...

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This Stunning Kensington Townhouse Hides A Palace Of Art Within Its Walls – Every Floor Is Crammed Full Of Paintings, Sculptures, And Magnificently Tiled Rooms

If you fancy wandering around a townhouse in West London that's sure to give you serious home envy, then we've got just the spot. Deep in the heart of is an ordinary (albeit still very nice - this is Kensington, after...

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This Hidden Gem Museum Allows Londoners To Have A Peek Inside A Perfectly-Preserved Victorian Home From The 1800s – And It’s Like Stepping Inside A Time Capsule

Now, I thought that the trusty flat-pack furniture I've had kicking about since I started university was doing well for its age. But it truly pales in comparison to what you'll find hidden inside Sambourne House. Every...

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London Was Once So Cold That The River Thames Froze Over For Two Months Straight – And A Huge Fair Was Held Upon Its Surface

As we plunge further into the depths of the season of clutching onto hot water bottles and moaning about the weather, I thought I'd take it upon myself to treat you all to a long-overdue Secret London history lesson. To...

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This Stunning Storybook Church Just Outside of London Was A Filming Location In The Latest ‘Knives Out’ Film – It’s Almost 200 Years Old And Is Hidden Away Inside A Fairytale Forest

The latest instalment of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' mysteries recently landed on our screens - featuring another delightful performance from Daniel Craig as the detective Benoit Blanc alongside a star-studded ensemble...