History

Opinion By Will Noble

Bayeux Mania Invades London - As Everyone Cashes In On The Celebrity Tapestry

In the words of William the Conqueror, "Chaaaaaarge!"

By M@

1840: A Romanian Visitor's Impressions Of London

"...all their food is made of steaks, really not done at all."

By M@

Fragments Of Old London In Belsize Park

See part of Old Waterloo Bridge and the House of Commons.

By M@

A Tudor Tapestry Map Of London (And Beyond)

Explore the Sheldon Tapestry.

By Jack Jewers

Seething Lane: The Unassuming Thoroughfare Linked To London's Most Famous Diarist

Monkey abuse and lusty sermons.

By M@

Inside the Bank of England: An Historical Tour Of Its Grand Rooms

A look around the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

By Will Noble

Ride On Vintage London Buses For Free This October

All aboard the 106!

By M@

Visit The Other Dr Johnson's House, In Lichfield

The scribe's childhood home is a gem.

By Will Noble

Asquith Xavier: The Man Who Ended Euston Station's Racist Colour Bar

"Ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact."

By M@

Carnaby Street... Before It Was Famous

The Soho street *before* Swingin' London.

By Laura Reynolds

AA Milne And Winnie The Pooh's London

Haunts of the author and his honey-loving creation.

By Will Noble

Samuel Pepys Day: Walking Tours Trace Footsteps Of Famous Diarist

Put it in your diary!

By Will Noble

When Wooden Wheels Were Trialled On Tube Trains

At least we think they were.

By M@

London's Traffic Lights: A Colourful History

From the Westminster trial to full roll-out.

By Will Noble

When A 13-Piece Monkey Jazz Band Escaped, Running Riot Across West London

So many questions.

By M@

See These New Weaver Line Mosaics At Bethnal Green Station

The latest arty roundels to hit the network.

By M@

How To Ride A London Bus In The 1830s

Including a ban on manspreading from two centuries ago.

By M@

The Decline And Fall Of London's Hanging Signs

The original Swingin' London.

By Will Noble

Visit A Museum Of Glasses, And Go On A Cemetery Bat Walk: Heritage Open Days 2026

September = Xmas for London lovers.

By M@

Echoes Of London On The Jurassic Coast

Lyme Regis's capital connections.

By Will Noble

Imberbus: Ride Vintage London Buses Over Salisbury Plain This August

THE bus event of the year?

By M@

What Did Norway Ever Do For London? Lots...

The close ties between London and Norway.

Museums & Galleries

By Will Noble

Once-In-A-Year Chance To Visit These Victorian Ice Wells In King's Cross

Special Sunday at London Canal Museum.

By Henry Say

Memories Of A Post-War East End Street At Night

An extract from Juniper Street.