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Qualified London Tour Guide and Author. Sharing London’s unusual history, attractions & fun facts! Read the blog and book private tours and public walks 👇🏼

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I find an area of London that most people haven't wandered through is the LSE campus. Unless you're a student, you don't have much reason to cut through here but you should. It's Packed with history and interesting things to spot! Read more here: lookup.london/hidden-history…

I find an area of London that most people haven't wandered through is the LSE campus.
Unless you're a student, you don't have much reason to cut through here but you should. It's Packed with history and interesting things to spot!
Read more here: lookup.london/hidden-history…
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The square glass block outside Southwark Station has a remarkable story behind it. First a church, then a boxing ring (run by the world's first female boxing promoter!) Read more about its history here: buff.ly/3N0OOQH

The square glass block outside Southwark Station has a remarkable story behind it.
First a church, then a boxing ring (run by the world's first female boxing promoter!)
Read more about its history here: buff.ly/3N0OOQH
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Tucked behind Russell Square Station is a former horse hospital built in 1797 and you can still visit today... lookup.london/horse-hospital…

Tucked behind Russell Square Station is a former horse hospital built in 1797 and you can still visit today...  lookup.london/horse-hospital…
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Step inside a unique City Church... St Katharine Cree survived the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. Today it’s a unique example of ecclesiastical Jacobean architecture in the City. Read more here: lookup.london/st-katharine-c…

Step inside a unique City Church...
St Katharine Cree survived the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. Today it’s a unique example of ecclesiastical Jacobean architecture in the City.
Read more here: lookup.london/st-katharine-c…
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The black cats staring down at you are the clue! Discover the history of the former Carreras Cigarette Factory, one of London's most unusual buildings... lookup.london/carreras-cigar…

The black cats staring down at you are the clue! Discover the history of the former Carreras Cigarette Factory, one of London's most unusual buildings...  lookup.london/carreras-cigar…
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The tiny Ely Place in Holborn is easy to miss, but venture down this dead-end street and you’ll find the Medieval church of St Etheldreda, last survivor of the Palace for the Bishops of Ely. Read about its history here: lookup.london/history-ely-pl…

The tiny Ely Place in Holborn is easy to miss, but venture down this dead-end street and you’ll find the Medieval church of St Etheldreda, last survivor of the Palace for the Bishops of Ely. 
Read about its history here: lookup.london/history-ely-pl…
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Have a look inside the wonderful library at St Paul's Cathedral, hardly changed since 1709 and now beautifully restored! Read more here lookup.london/inside-st-paul…

Have a look inside the wonderful library at St Paul's Cathedral, hardly changed since 1709 and now beautifully restored!
Read more here lookup.london/inside-st-paul…
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England's oldest lychgate can be found in south east London! A lychgate forms an entry into a churchyard and parts of this one are 700 years old! Read about its history here: lookup.london/lychgate-st-ge…

England's oldest lychgate can be found in south east London!
A lychgate forms an entry into a churchyard and parts of this one are 700 years old! 
Read about its history here: lookup.london/lychgate-st-ge…
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Look up at Zimbabwe House on the Strand and you'll spot these disfigured statues. The story of their destruction is a bizarre case of prudish views and a small scandal. Read more: lookup.london/zimbabwe-house…

Look up at Zimbabwe House on the Strand and you'll spot these disfigured statues.
The story of their destruction is a bizarre case of prudish views and a small scandal.
Read more:  lookup.london/zimbabwe-house…
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As part of commemorating 80 years since VE Day, I spoke to the BBC about some places in London where you can see the scars of the Second World War Read it here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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On the evening of 10th May 1941 Westminster suffered one of the worst nights of The Blitz. Inside the former St John’s Smith Square church is a poignant reminder of the damage that night. #onthisday #VEDay80

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Surely the grandest retirement home in London? The Royal Hospital Chelsea has a fascinating history stretching back over 300 years. Have a look inside over on the blog post... lookup.london/inside-royal-h…

Surely the grandest retirement home in London?
The Royal Hospital Chelsea has a fascinating history stretching back over 300 years. Have a look inside over on the blog post...  lookup.london/inside-royal-h…
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Holland Park opened to the public in the 1950s and at its centre you can still see the fabric of a mansion built in 1607! Read about its story and the beautiful gardens here: lookup.london/history-hollan…

Holland Park opened to the public in the 1950s and at its centre you can still see the fabric of a mansion built in 1607! Read about its story and the beautiful gardens here: lookup.london/history-hollan…
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Have you visited this panoramic rooftop in Holborn? The Post Building offers wonderful views over the West End and Bloomsbury and is open daily for free. lookup.london/free-holborn-r…

Have you visited this panoramic rooftop in Holborn?
The Post Building offers wonderful views over the West End and Bloomsbury and is open daily for  free. lookup.london/free-holborn-r…
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Climb this epic 17th century staircase and you'll reach the beautiful library of St Paul's Cathedral! Peek inside and read about its history over on the blog here: lookup.london/inside-st-paul…

Climb this epic 17th century staircase and you'll reach the beautiful library of St Paul's Cathedral!
Peek inside and read about its history over on the blog here: lookup.london/inside-st-paul…
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There's a recently refurbished garden in the City and it stands of the site of London's oldest private bank. Have a read of the latest blog here: lookup.london/londons-oldest…

There's a recently refurbished garden in the City and it stands of the site of London's oldest private bank. Have a read of the latest blog here: lookup.london/londons-oldest…
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Are there any women in St Paul's Cathedral? 🤔 St Paul's is famously the resting place for Nelson and Wellington, but what about the women commemorated inside? lookup.london/women-of-st-pa…

Are there any women in St Paul's Cathedral? 🤔 

St Paul's is famously the resting place for Nelson and Wellington, but what about the women commemorated inside? lookup.london/women-of-st-pa…
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This is what happens when you refuse to sell your shop, the department store just builds around you! Read about the brilliant story of survival along Mile End Road here: buff.ly/3efmieq

This is what happens when you refuse to sell your shop, the department store just builds around you!

Read about the brilliant story of survival along Mile End Road here: buff.ly/3efmieq