- Best Views in London: Where to Find the Most Spectacular Panoramas (2026 Guide)
Discover the best views in London — from free hilltop parks to iconic observation decks. A complete guide for US visitors planning a 2026 trip.
- Common English Surnames and Their London Origins: A Heritage Guide
Discover the origins of common English surnames — from medieval London trades to Norman Conquest legacies — and learn how to trace your family name at the National Archives and London Metropolitan Archives.
- Tower Bridge: History, Facts and How to Visit
Everything you need to know about Tower Bridge — its history, how to visit, what’s inside, and the best spots to see it from the River Thames.
- The Huguenots of Spitalfields: How French Refugees Shaped London’s East End
Discover how 50,000 French Protestant refugees reshaped Spitalfields and left behind streets, silk, and architecture that still stands in London’s East End today.
- Victorian London’s Hidden History: What the City’s Streets Still Reveal
Victorian London built the city you see today — its red brick terraces, railways, and sewers. Here’s the hidden history behind the streets, and how to trace your English ancestors through them.
- Victorian London’s Hidden History: The Stories Behind the City’s Famous Streets
Discover the hidden history of Victorian London — the Great Stink, Bazalgette’s underground sewers, the Great Exhibition of 1851, and the stories behind the red-brick terraces that still line London’s streets today.
- Millennium Bridge and St Paul’s: London After Dark
The Millennium Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral at night is one of London’s finest free views. Here’s what to know before you visit — best times, nearby attractions, and practical tips.
- 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.
Discover the best views in London — from free hilltop parks to iconic observation decks. A complete guide for US visitors planning a 2026 trip.
Discover the origins of common English surnames — from medieval London trades to Norman Conquest legacies — and learn how to trace your family name at the National Archives and London Metropolitan Archives.
Everything you need to know about Tower Bridge — its history, how to visit, what’s inside, and the best spots to see it from the River Thames.
Discover how 50,000 French Protestant refugees reshaped Spitalfields and left behind streets, silk, and architecture that still stands in London’s East End today.
Victorian London built the city you see today — its red brick terraces, railways, and sewers. Here’s the hidden history behind the streets, and how to trace your English ancestors through them.
Discover the hidden history of Victorian London — the Great Stink, Bazalgette’s underground sewers, the Great Exhibition of 1851, and the stories behind the red-brick terraces that still line London’s streets today.
The Millennium Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral at night is one of London’s finest free views. Here’s what to know before you visit — best times, nearby attractions, and practical tips.
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.