Eric Patcham

London’s Ghost Signs

Ghost signs are those fading advertisements, often hand-painted, on the side of old buildings, dating back to a time when…

3 years ago

London’s Hottest New Superclub Was Once An IKEA

An IKEA store in Tottenham North London has been transformed into London’s latest music venue.  When IKEA closed its 608,000…

3 years ago

A Most Illustrious Guide to London’s Globe Theatre: A Shakespearian Tale

Hear ye, hear ye, good gentles and kindred spirits! Pray, turn your ear to this tale most marvellous, of a…

3 years ago

The Wife Auctions of Spitalfields

In the colourful tapestry of London's history, there exists a curious and often overlooked chapter: the wife auctions of Spitalfields.…

3 years ago

Visit Jeremy Bentham’s Mummified Body

In the heart of London, nestled within the hallowed halls of University College London, an unusual and enigmatic figure rests…

3 years ago

Charles Dickens’ Top 10 London Locations

Charles Dickens was a masterful storyteller who vividly depicted the gritty and colorful streets of 19th-century London in his novels.…

3 years ago

A Guide to London’s Diverse Ethnic Neighbourhoods

London is not just the capital of the United Kingdom; it is a global city that has long been celebrated…

3 years ago

London’s Top 10 Museums

London has some of the best museums in their world. And most of them are free to enter! These are…

3 years ago

The Brompton Oratory: A Glimpse into London’s Spiritual Heritage

London, a city steeped in history and culture, is home to many architectural gems that tell the story of its…

3 years ago

Visiting London’s Postal Museum: A Journey Through History and Innovation

Hold on to your mailbags, folks, because London's Postal Museum is about to take you on a wild ride through…

3 years ago

London’s Hidden Rivers

Every Londoner knows the River Thames, London's most iconic river but beneath its modern streets lies a hidden world of…

3 years ago

London’s Grim Coffin Houses

In the shadowy underbelly of London's sprawling metropolis lies a secret world that few dare to explore – the coffin…

3 years ago

London’s Chewing Gum Artist

One of London's greatest living artists' work can't be found in any art gallery but rather on the pavements, and…

3 years ago

Historic video of London’s Regent’s Canal

'Barging Through London' (1924) is a short film of horse drawn barges travelling from east to west London on the Regent's…

3 years ago

The Best Places to take Afternoon Tea in London

Afternoon Tea is one of London’s culinary delights. To while away an afternoon sipping tea and eating cakes in a…

3 years ago

The Locations of the Jack the Ripper murders

Jack the Ripper is London's most infamous serial killer. Jack the Ripper spread a rein of terror through London's East…

3 years ago

The Best Traditional London Pubs

London is famous for its traditional London pubs many of them dating back hundreds of years and still retaining original…

3 years ago

Trooping the Colour

Trooping The Colour is one of London's most spectacular annual events, Every year in June, the King's Official Birthday is…

3 years ago

London’s Deepest Tube Station

Londons deepest tube station is ‘North End’, also known as ‘Bull and Bush’. You may have been past it but…

3 years ago

How an instore radio can transform your salon experience

In the competitive world of beauty and wellness, creating an unforgettable customer experience is essential. While decor and service quality…

3 years ago

London’s Cable Car

London does not have mountains or even particular big hills so it might be surprising to learn that it does…

3 years ago

Old Operating Theatre Museum

Visiting the Old Operating Theatre Museum in London is a journey back in time, a glimpse into the fascinating and…

3 years ago

The Prospect of Whitby (Devils Tavern)

The Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the banks of the Thames at Wapping in the London…

3 years ago

Soho’s Sleazy History

In the heart of London, where the city's vibrant energy and seedy underbelly collide, lies Soho. This compact, bustling district…

4 years ago

Broadway Market

Broadway Market is one of London’s most vibrant street markets. Broadway Market is located in Hackney, in the heart of…

4 years ago

The Pigeons of London

Pigeons are London's most infamous birds. Dividing opinions, some people love and feed them, others hate them...

4 years ago

Explore London by Boat

To explore London by boat is to see a whole new side of the city. River Thames Boat Tours There…

4 years ago

London Visitors Guide: Top places to visit

Londonopia's guide to London's must-see tourist attractions. Big Ben Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. Big Ben…

4 years ago

The true origins of Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens is one of London's most celebrated authors, and Oliver Twist, with its memorable Fagin character, is considered by…

4 years ago

The Sherlock Holmes Mural of Baker Street

Baker Street tube station, the closest tube station to the home of Sherlock Holmes, has a fantastic Sherlock Holmes mural.…

4 years ago

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