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Articles by Nick Young

By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: The Greenway (Beckton To Hackney)

From pumping stations to Olympic parks.

By Nick Young

How London's Churches Got Their Unusual Names

The stories behind the strange names that adorn some of London's churches

Christmas in London

By Nick Young

A Brief History Of London's Christmas Traditions

Football... on Christmas Day?

By Nick Young

How London's Markets Got Their Names

Retail etymology.

By Nick Young

Who Exactly Are The Ghosts Of London?

The stories behind the ghost stories.

By Nick Young

Is It True That Only Six People Died In The Great Fire?

Low death toll seems unlikely for such a huge blaze.

By Nick Young

How London's Docks Got Their Names

Water lotta trivia.

By Nick Young

How London's Castles And Palaces Got Their Names

Fascinating etymology.

By Nick Young

How London's Squares Got Their Names

From Albert to Trafalgar.

By Nick Young

Where To Find Bits Of Poland In London

So much more than Polski skleps.

By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: The New River Path

Turkey Street to Ally Pally.

By Nick Young

Do You Know All These Secret Bunkers in London?

The city is full of them.

By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: Lea Valley Walk

From Bow to Waltham Cross.

By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: The Pymmes Brook Trail

From Hadley Wood to the River Lea.

By Nick Young

Weekend Walk: Beautiful Views In Mill Hill

And an old railway line.

By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: Regent's Canal Towpath From Camden To Limehouse

Stretch your legs on this beautiful stroll.

By Nick Young

The Best Walk For A Date In London

Pubs (and escape routes) along the way.

By Nick Young

Weekend Walk: Four Royal Parks

See the lungs of London.