Travel with a local and get an insider’s view of the city
Venture off the main roads in Bloomsbury and the back streets open on to a small, tranquil square. It is bordered by several old hospitals and 18th century houses. There is even a church and pub thrown in. This is … Continued
The Charterhouse started life as a Carthusian Monastery and it has been on its site near Smithfield Market since 1348. During the 16th century it was used as a large mansion house. It became a school at one point and … Continued
Take a stroll around Brompton Cemetery and enjoy the beauty of the tree-lined avenues, the calm and the many elaborate gravestones. This cemetery is a destination in it’s own right. You can while away an afternoon in peaceful surroundings and … Continued
Walk a few steps in any direction in the city centre and you will find something that catches your eye. And when you look up you’ll often see a past that the shop fronts below don’t reveal. Each century has … Continued
Lockdown during the pandemic in March 2020 meant many things. One of the pluses was that central London was the quietest I have ever seen it in over 30 years. Standing in the middle of a deserted road, in the, … Continued
The Victoria Embankment Gardens are the perfect antidote to the bustling streets surrounding it. Step away from the bustle of the Strand at Charing Cross station and a green vista opens up. Beautiful planting, statues and a winding path that … Continued
Be in no doubt, a stroll around the law courts is not only a visual treat of parks and buildings, but it gives a glimpse into history. Gowns and wigs are the order of the day and major trials take … Continued
The only public ‘square’ in London – not a park – is Lincoln Inn Fields. It provides a wonderful break from the rush of the city, with ancient trees to sit under as you watch the dog walkers, the barristers … Continued
Waterloo Bridge never fails to deliver ever-changing fabulous views. It’s the bridge to see the big sights from – the House of Parliament and the Millennium Wheel, to name but two. There are exhibitions and theatres at its feet. And … Continued
Like all tourists to London you will discover Trafalgar Square where on one corner sits the impressive 13th century church, St Martin-in-the-Fields. There is bright, sparkly 21st century renovations, beautiful architecture and evening concerts. What won’t be as obvious is … Continued