- London’s Victorian Heritage: The History Behind the Grand Terraced Streets
Walk any Victorian street in London and you’re walking through 150 years of social history. Discover what those elegant red-brick townhouses reveal — and how to trace your own family’s story through them.
- Where Does Your English Surname Come From? A London Ancestry Guide
Discover the London origins of common English surnames — from Smith and Taylor to Aldgate and Moorgate. A practical guide for American families tracing their English ancestry.
- Inside the Tower of London: What Nearly 1,000 Years Looks Like
The Tower of London has stood for nearly 1,000 years — fortress, prison, treasury, and home to the Crown Jewels. Here is what you will actually find inside.
- What Your English Surname Reveals About Your London Ancestors
Discover what your English surname reveals about your London ancestors. From Norman conquests to East End trades — trace your family name back to its London origins.
- Victorian London: The Hidden History Behind the Famous Terraced Streets
Discover the secret lives behind Victorian London’s iconic terraced houses — the hidden trades, upstairs-downstairs world, and social history that shaped the city we know today. Free weekly stories in your inbox.
- Big Ben at Dusk: The Thames Walk Every London Visitor Should Do
A practical guide to walking the Thames at dusk and watching the Elizabeth Tower light up the London skyline — including the best viewpoints, timing tips, and what to see along the route.
- Tower Bridge: London’s Most Iconic Victorian Landmark
Tower Bridge has spanned the Thames since 1894 and still opens for river traffic today. Here is everything you need to know before you visit — history, the exhibition, glass walkways, and practical tips.
- Notting Hill at Its Quietest: A Practical Guide
Notting Hill is most often seen at its busiest. Here is what you find when you arrive before the crowds — and a practical guide to making the most of this west London neighbourhood.
- Escabeche, West Bridgford: A Review of the Baresca Family’s Tapas Bar
The Love London team visited Escabeche, the award-winning tapas restaurant in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Standout food and a well-judged wine list, let down slightly by the music and service — our 7.5/10 review.
- Why Brixton Refuses to Be Like the Rest of London
Brixton’s Caribbean heritage and David Bowie’s birthplace make it London’s most distinctive neighbourhood — plus free London stories in our newsletter.
- Best Day Trips from London for US Visitors (2026 Guide)
Discover the best day trips from London for US visitors — Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, and more. Practical tips, travel times, and costs included.
- How to Get from Gatwick to London: Complete Guide for US Visitors (2026)
Gatwick to London for US visitors: choose between the Gatwick Express, Thameslink, National Express coach or taxi. Prices, times and practical tips for 2026.
- London West End Theatre Guide: Everything US Visitors Need to Know
Everything US visitors need to know about London West End theatre — how to book tickets, the best shows, TKTS discounts, and practical tips for your visit.
- Shoreditch London Guide: What Every US Visitor Needs to Know
Planning a trip to East London? This Shoreditch London guide covers street art, Brick Lane, where to eat, how to get there, and what to see.
- How Much Does a Trip to London Cost? The 2026 Budget Guide for US Visitors
Planning a trip to London from the US? Here’s exactly what you’ll spend on flights, hotels, food, transport and activities in 2026 — and how to save.
- 2 Days in London: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary for US Visitors
Planning 2 days in London? This complete guide for US visitors covers Westminster, the South Bank, Tower of London, Shoreditch, and Notting Hill.
- Hyde Park London: The Complete Guide for US Visitors
Everything you need to know about Hyde Park London — what to see, how to get there, and when to visit in 2026. Complete guide for US visitors.
- London’s WWII Heritage: The Blitz Sites Every History Lover Should Visit
Walk London’s most powerful WWII heritage sites — from the underground Churchill War Rooms to the haunting ruins of St Dunstan-in-the-East, a Blitz-bombed church turned secret garden.
Walk any Victorian street in London and you’re walking through 150 years of social history. Discover what those elegant red-brick townhouses reveal — and how to trace your own family’s story through them.
Discover the London origins of common English surnames — from Smith and Taylor to Aldgate and Moorgate. A practical guide for American families tracing their English ancestry.
The Tower of London has stood for nearly 1,000 years — fortress, prison, treasury, and home to the Crown Jewels. Here is what you will actually find inside.
Discover what your English surname reveals about your London ancestors. From Norman conquests to East End trades — trace your family name back to its London origins.
Discover the secret lives behind Victorian London’s iconic terraced houses — the hidden trades, upstairs-downstairs world, and social history that shaped the city we know today. Free weekly stories in your inbox.
A practical guide to walking the Thames at dusk and watching the Elizabeth Tower light up the London skyline — including the best viewpoints, timing tips, and what to see along the route.
Tower Bridge has spanned the Thames since 1894 and still opens for river traffic today. Here is everything you need to know before you visit — history, the exhibition, glass walkways, and practical tips.
Notting Hill is most often seen at its busiest. Here is what you find when you arrive before the crowds — and a practical guide to making the most of this west London neighbourhood.
The Love London team visited Escabeche, the award-winning tapas restaurant in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Standout food and a well-judged wine list, let down slightly by the music and service — our 7.5/10 review.
Brixton’s Caribbean heritage and David Bowie’s birthplace make it London’s most distinctive neighbourhood — plus free London stories in our newsletter.
Discover the best day trips from London for US visitors — Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, and more. Practical tips, travel times, and costs included.
Gatwick to London for US visitors: choose between the Gatwick Express, Thameslink, National Express coach or taxi. Prices, times and practical tips for 2026.
Everything US visitors need to know about London West End theatre — how to book tickets, the best shows, TKTS discounts, and practical tips for your visit.
Planning a trip to East London? This Shoreditch London guide covers street art, Brick Lane, where to eat, how to get there, and what to see.
Planning a trip to London from the US? Here’s exactly what you’ll spend on flights, hotels, food, transport and activities in 2026 — and how to save.
Planning 2 days in London? This complete guide for US visitors covers Westminster, the South Bank, Tower of London, Shoreditch, and Notting Hill.
Everything you need to know about Hyde Park London — what to see, how to get there, and when to visit in 2026. Complete guide for US visitors.
Walk London’s most powerful WWII heritage sites — from the underground Churchill War Rooms to the haunting ruins of St Dunstan-in-the-East, a Blitz-bombed church turned secret garden.