The Palace Henry VIII Stole From a Cardinal and Refused to Give Back
Henry VIII stole Hampton Court from his own cardinal and never gave it back. Discover the full story of England’s most dramatic royal palace, just 35 minutes from London.
Why Some Londoners Would Rather Live on a Boat Than in a Flat
Walk London’s Regent’s Canal and discover a hidden world of narrowboats, floating restaurants, and canal-side life that most tourists never find.
The Ghost Stations Still Buried Deep Beneath London’s Streets
London has more than a dozen abandoned Tube stations sealed beneath its streets — from Churchill’s secret wartime bunker at Down Street to the haunted platform near the British Museum. Here’s what’s still down there.
London Neighbourhood Guide: What Every Area Is Really Like for Visitors
Use this London neighbourhood guide to discover Westminster, Soho, Notting Hill and beyond — and find the area that matches your travel style.
The South London Pub That Brings Alice in Wonderland to Life
Deep in South London, a pub has turned Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland into a real drinking den. The Rabbit Hole in Streatham is London’s most theatrical pub.
The London Bookshop Where Every Book in the World Has Its Own Neighbourhood
Step inside London’s most beautiful bookshop. Daunt Books in Marylebone organises books in a way unlike anywhere else — and Londoners love it for that.
Why Soho Has Been London’s Most Rebellious Square Mile for 400 Years
Soho has been London’s most rebellious square mile for 400 years. Discover the history of refugees, artists, jazz clubs, and outcasts who made it.
Why Every Clock in the World Is Set According to a Hill in South East London
Discover why a hilltop in South East London has been setting the world’s clocks since 1675 — and why 25 nations voted to make Greenwich the centre of time.
The Crumbling Thames Hotel Where British Rock and Roll Was Born
Discover Eel Pie Island — the tiny Thames island in Twickenham where the Rolling Stones, The Who, and Rod Stewart launched careers from a crumbling riverside hotel.
Why Thousands of People Queue to Cross One Ordinary London Road
Every day, fans from across the world queue at a quiet North London zebra crossing. The story of Abbey Road Studios and why its most famous image still moves people 50 years on.