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The Royal Exchange - A Marketplace for the Ages
London is a city brimming with history, and if you take a stroll around the heart of the City of London , you'll come across a remarkable...

The Bank of England: The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street
The Bank of England has stood the test of time, surviving rioting, bombing and cyber attacks galore, to become the heart of the UK's financi

A History of Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market is one of London's great hidden gems, tucked away in the heart of the City of London.


London's Best Christmas Lights
Looking for the best lights in London? Search no longer, as we spill the beans on the perfect spots to capture the holiday spirit.


On This Day - 4th January - The Birds Have Flown
On 4th January 1942, King Charles I attempted to bring Parliament to heel. What followed was a disaster that would lead inexorably to war.


On This Day - 1st January - The Man in the Iron Mask
On January 1st 1908, a curious figure wearing an iron mask set off on a journey that remains a mystery to this day!


The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument towers over the City of London, as a permanent reminder of the destruction of The Great Fire of London!


Jack the Ripper's Victims - The Untold Lives of the Canonical Five
In 1888, under the cover of darkness, Jack the Ripper murdered at least five women in Whitechapel, then disappeared.


The Top 10 Palaces of London - Not just Buckingham Palace
Think you know London's Palaces? Think again! Of course there's Buckingham Palace, but what about the others?


The Tower of London - Palace, Prison or Place of Execution?
What is the Tower of London? Well, you may be surprised to hear that it’s not a tower. It’s a castle built almost 1000 years old. Over...


St Paul's Cathedral - Sir Christopher Wren's Triumph
Without a doubt, St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in London and even in the country.
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