Hidden London: Episode 13
London’s famous plaques which are mostly blue, connect notable people of the past with the buildings or site they occupied or worked in. They are used to honour the notable men and women who have lived or worked in...
London’s famous plaques which are mostly blue, connect notable people of the past with the buildings or site they occupied or worked in. They are used to honour the notable men and women who have lived or worked in...
Winchester Palace was built in the early 13th century for the Bishops of Winchester who visited London to meet with royals such as James I of Scotland or for business meetings. It had two courtyards, a tennis court and...
The first Cabmen’s Shelter was built in 1875 in St John’s Wood. 60 huts were built though most were demolished. 13 still remain, with 10 in operation. The one in St John's Wood is still in operation along with...
We are back in Mayfair because it has a lot of history and of course great shopping stores. Mayfair takes its name from the fairs which took place every year in May in the mid 1700 to 1800s. There...
Mayfair is an upmarket area of elegant Georgian townhouses, exclusive hotels such as Claridges with the oldest manned lift in London where guests were once expected to stay for a month and gourmet Michelin star restaurants. Mayfair is...