London’s 5 Most Haunted Pubs (Where the Spirits Aren’t Just in the Glasses)
London is a city steeped in history, and where there’s history, there are ghosts. The capital’s old pubs have seen […]
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Fleeced in the City: The History of Sheep Grazing in London’s Parks
Picture the scene: a misty morning in Hyde Park, the distant clatter of horse-drawn carriages, and a flock of sheep
The Tottenham Outrage: London’s Wildest Police Chase
It was the morning of January 23, 1909, and Tottenham was bracing for another ordinary winter’s day. The workers at
The Unwrinkled Walrus of South London
On a hill in Forest Hill, in a museum that feels faintly like a fever dream of the British Empire,
Extraordinary London: The Real-Life Filming Locations of Disney’s Hit Series
What if you lived in a world where everyone had superpowers—except you? That’s the delightful premise of Disney+’s Extraordinary, a comedy-drama
London’s Supercar Season: When Knightsbridge Becomes a Billionaire’s Pit Stop
Every summer, as the mercury rises and London’s well-heeled visitors descend, the capital’s streets transform into an impromptu, petrol-fuelled catwalk.
The Man Who Tastes the Tube
Imagine riding the tube on your commute and tasting sausage and eggs at Tottenham Court Road, a sweet burst of
Willy the Thames Whale
The Day London Fell in Love with a Lost Visitor On Friday, 20 January 2006, Londoners were treated to one
London’s Last Toll Road
In a city where history hides in plain sight, the Dulwich toll road stands as one of London’s best-kept secrets
The Last Time the Thames Froze Over
Temperatures in London rarely dip below zero long enough to freeze the River Thames. The river’s constant flow makes it
The Sharks of the Regent’s Canal
in a city as eclectic as London, where the unexpected often meets the everyday, five sharks are now inhabitants of Regent’s Canal.
The Canal Aqueduct Over the North Circular
If you’ve ever navigated the automotive chaos of the North Circular Road (A406) in London, you might not expect to
London’s Knocker-Uppers: The Forgotten Human Alarm Clocks
Before the days of smartphones, loud alarm clocks, and snooze buttons, there existed an unlikely profession that guaranteed people in London woke up on time. Meet the Knocker-Uppers—a group of hardworking individuals whose sole job was to make sure you didn’t sleep through your responsibilities.
The Pigeon Eating Pelicans of St James’ Park
St. James’s Park, located in the heart of London, is not only a sanctuary for city dwellers seeking a moment
London is home to one of the World’s Best Occult Collections
The Warburg Institute is little known, but the museum houses one of the world’s most important and unusual collections of visual scientific
The Curious Tale of London’s Smallest House
Imagine a house so small, you could practically touch both walls at once! Meet Number 10 Hyde Park Place, once known
The Soho Waiter’s Race
The Waiters’ Race of Soho, also known as the Soho Waiters’ Race, is a quirky and beloved tradition that captures the
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
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
Explore London by Boat
To explore London by boat is to see a whole new side of the city. River Thames Boat Tours There
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.
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London’s smallest statue
Here we have a tale of Death, Mystery, Intrigue and Tragedy. (Ok, we’ve kinda bigged it up a bit there
London’s only Lighthouse
London is located a long way from the sea, 35 miles to be exact, so it’s surprising to find a