The old and the new of London. Old Victorian warehouses and factory buildings on Southwark Street, crossed by the railway tracks and the Shard spearing the sky.

London’s street names can often tell fascinating stories! Here are five named after inspirational people you may not have heard of👇 livinglondonhistory.com/five-london-st…

Why is there a giant stone spike by London Bridge? 👀👇

The tower of Wren’s 17th century St Margaret Pattens church standing defiantly amongst the steel and glass of the financial district.

Dating from 1687, it is one the best preserved Wren churches in the City, as it avoided significant damage during the Blitz.

Close to Waterloo Station you will find one of the best preserved streets in London. History here on the blog👇 livinglondonhistory.com/the-beautiful-…

Spotted on Rightmove 😅 You too can add value to your house with a carefully placed copy of my book…

The Ship and Shovell, near Charing Cross, said to be the only London pub split in two halves!🍻

Up until 1998 it was separate pubs, The Ship and The Shovell, but they are now combined, with a tunnel linking the two under the street, used as the kitchen.

Behind the Dean’s Door in St Paul’s Cathedral you’ll find two astonishing historical treasures👇

This is a rare, surviving 17th townhouse in the City of London.

It is the Old Deanery of St Paul’s Cathedral completed in 1673 and was the residence of the Dean of St Paul’s until the 1970s. Today it is the office to the Bishop of London.

Along the Thames Path between Bermondsey and Rotherhithe you’ll find an unusual, moving and inspiring set of statues. Story behind them here 👇 livinglondonhistory.com/dr-salters-day…

A few years ago this stretch of the Strand was a congested road and this was a photo I took of it yesterday, now that it has been pedestrianised 🌳🙌

I worked with Jonny Whitlam Berlin Guide to create a video on the tragic and inspiring Kindertransport statues you can find outside both London Liverpool Street and Berlin Friedrichstrasse Stations👇

Looking for a green spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Here are my top ten historic hidden gardens in London!👇 livinglondonhistory.com/my-top-ten-hid…

A really interesting tour this morning of the Speaker’s House and the State Apartments in the Palace of Westminster!

Fantastic news that the green Cabmen’s shelter in St John’s Wood has been listed, meaning all 13 surviving shelters are now protected!👇 bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

Great to see The Tipperary back open on Fleet Street after it shut during the pandemic! 🍻☘️ Originally The Boar’s Head built in 1605, it was rebuilt after the Great Fire and today has an early 20th century frontage. It became an Irish pub in the late 19th century.

Last year I had a look inside the stunning medieval Great Hall of Guildhall. So much history in one place… find out more here👇 livinglondonhistory.com/a-look-inside-…