The reason it's called 'King's Cross'!

A great geeky find outside Temple Station!
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Even if you've never heard of this material, I guarantee you've walked past a bit...

Read about the incredible story of Coade stone and the extraordinary 18th century women, Eleanor Coade, behind it!
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Down a tiny alley by Cannon Street Station is a room that's hardly changed since the 17th century.
Have a look inside Innholders' Hall and read about their history here: buff.ly/3QzQR1a

A brilliantly geeky place to better understand London! Have you visited NLA?

Have you ever spotted the multiple cow heads staring down at you in Chelsea?
They're a reminder of the rural history of Wright's Dairy and you can read all about them here: buff.ly/3rkfqWN

One of the many reasons I love London...
Did you know at the back of a Tesco basement on Bishopsgate you can find a late 16th century wall known as Fisher's Folly?!
Read the full story here: buff.ly/41aDclb

A closer look at Southwark Cathedral's corbels... Although they site alongside Meideval remains and 19th century restorations, a few modern additions share important stories about local heroes and events!
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Did you know that you can visit an incredible Thai Buddhist Temple in Wimbledon (and enjoy the fabulous view across London on the way!)
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Have you ever admired these Fitzrovia mosaics?
Built for T.J. Boulting & Sons in 1904, one of the designers was also behind the lovely Blackfriar Pub. When you see them side by side you can see the similarities!
Read more about the history here: buff.ly/3whi1mE

A lone survivor in Bermondsey...

Have a closer look at the history and artwork in Banqueting House as well as the scattered remains of Whitehall Palace which burned down in 1698. buff.ly/3wb0892

Above a bar a small plaque in Soho commemorates one of the best entrepreneurs of 18th century Britain. Read about Josiah Wedgwood's Soho workshop here: buff.ly/3G51EdZ

Have a look inside the glorious headquarters of the Goldsmith's Company in the City.
With a history dating back to the Medieval period, there are plenty of surprises behind the Victorian facade on Gresham Street... buff.ly/3qZaw1e

A series of amazing statues that are hardly ever noticed along Milbank... buff.ly/3tOMhAG

Look what we've just spied at the National Portrait Gallery bookshop Look Up London❤️

#britainsbestguides on tour & in all good bookstores :-)

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At Putney Bridge Station is an incredible WWII survivor, a pilbox! Ever spotted it?
Read about its history here: buff.ly/36mOueg

The story behind St Pancras Station

The history of Lots Road Power Station, west London's other iconic power station... buff.ly/3vEGZs0

Thank you Karen! And great pics!

Last few spots for public walks in July and August are listed here: lookup.london/walking-tours/