The Clerkenwell Street London Has Been Keeping Secret for 130 Years
Discover Exmouth Market, the Clerkenwell street that has been London’s best-kept food and market secret since the 1890s. Here is what makes it unmissable.
Places to Visit
The South London Cathedral That Gave Harvard University Its Name
Discover the ancient South London cathedral that gave Harvard University its name — hidden right next to Borough Market, where Shakespeare’s brother is also buried.
The Building That Invented Global Trade Is Now a Champagne Bar in Central London
Step inside the Royal Exchange in the City of London and you’ll find champagne bars where Tudor merchants once changed the course of global trade.
Why the Royal Albert Hall’s Famous Echo Took 130 Years to Fix
The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 with a beautiful problem — an echo so bad Queen Victoria complained. Discover the 130-year quest to finally silence it.
The London Pub That Has Staged Theatre and Served Pints Since 1415
Discover London’s hidden pub theatre tradition, from a pub on this site since 1415 to intimate venues where tomorrow’s West End stars begin their careers.
The East End Dish That Survived the Blitz, Gentrification and Michelin Stars
The East End dish that has fed Cockney families since the Victorians. Why pie and mash shops survive in London today — and where to find the best ones.
Why London’s Afternoon Tea Means Far More Than Just a Scone
Discover the history and hidden rules behind London’s afternoon tea — from the three-tier stand order and the great cream debate to where to book.
The V&A Hides Something Enormous That Most Visitors Walk Right Past
Inside the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Cast Courts: two vast Victorian halls hiding full-size replicas of Michelangelo’s David and Trajan’s Column — free to visit, rarely crowded, and largely unknown.
Battersea Power Station Was London’s Greatest Ruin — Until Someone Fixed It
Battersea Power Station stood empty for nearly 40 years after closing in 1983. Now it has a glass lift running 109 metres up inside one of its famous chimneys. Here’s the full story of London’s most dramatic architectural comeback.
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.