The Quiet London Canal District That Most Visitors Never Find
Discover Little Venice, the peaceful West London canal district where narrowboats and swans share the water in a corner of the city most visitors never find.
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London Is Built Over Secret Rivers That Still Flow Under Its Streets
London is built over secret rivers that still flow underground today. Discover the Fleet, Walbrook, Westbourne and London’s other hidden waterways.
The Japanese Garden Hidden in London That Makes You Forget the City Exists
Tucked inside Holland Park, the Kyoto Garden is one of London’s most beautiful hidden spaces — a Japanese waterfall garden most visitors never find.
The Forgotten Thames Palace That Bishops Called Home for 1,300 Years
Fulham Palace stood beside the Thames for 1,300 years as home to London’s bishops. Free to enter, it’s one of the city’s most overlooked historic sites.
The London Fog That Killed 12,000 People — and the Government That Covered It Up
In December 1952, London was swallowed by a yellow-green smog that killed up to 12,000 people. The government called it just weather. The truth took years to come out.
The Forgotten West London House Sir John Soane Built for Himself
Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing is the extraordinary Georgian house Sir John Soane built as his private retreat and architectural laboratory. Free to visit — and almost nobody knows it exists.
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 Roman Wall Hiding in Plain Sight Across the City of London
Discover the Roman wall that has survived nearly 2,000 years in the heart of modern London. It’s hidden in plain sight across the City — if you know where to look.
The London Museum That Holds 80 Million Secrets Most Visitors Never Suspect
Behind the Natural History Museum’s grand terracotta arches lies one of the most extraordinary collections on earth — and 95 per cent of it is locked away from public view.
The London Sherlock Holmes Walked Through Still Exists — If You Know Where to Look
Sherlock Holmes was invented, but his London was not. Discover the Victorian streets, hidden alleys and real locations that brought the world’s greatest detective to life.