top of page


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.


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 Houses of Parliament - Palace of Westminster
What is the Houses of Parliament? With two instantly recognisable towers, one famous clock and a hall dating back to the 11th century,...


Big Ben - The Elizabeth Tower
What is Big Ben? Big Ben is one of the phrases most associated with London, but most people visiting the city are unaware that they will...
bottom of page