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The RAF pilot, his Hunter fighter-bomber and Tower Bridge
Alan Pollock flew along the Thames in London in a rogue solo flypast for the RAF’s 50th anniversary in 1968. Tower of London and Tower...
London On The Ground
Aug 97 min read
Red Sands Maunsell Fort: eerie relic of World War II
Thames Estuary defences likened to War of the Worlds and Star Wars. The Maunsell Forts were off-shore anti-aircraft defences constructed...
London On The Ground
Sep 14, 20244 min read
Queenhithe: one of London's oldest landmarks
A mosaic at the ancient harbour illustrates London's history since Roman times. Queenhithe is the only remaining inlet of the Thames in...
London On The Ground
Aug 5, 20244 min read
St Olaf House: an Art Deco classic at Hay's Wharf
Striking 1930s entrance hall and staircase, sculpted river front panels and other fine architectural details. I recently took some...
London On The Ground
Mar 4, 20245 min read
Ward Lock's City of London 1929
A 95 year old illustrated guide book shows many recognisable views. Ward, Lock & Co began publishing a series of illustrated guide books...
London On The Ground
Feb 17, 20243 min read
The London Christmas Quiz
Test your knowledge of London and Christmas with this challenging quiz. For those who love London, Christmas and trivia, The London On...
London On The Ground
Dec 22, 20224 min read
Spitting image: Ben Wilson turns used chewing gum into art
Cross the Millennium Bridge and see tiny artworks painted on old chewing gum in the grid of the walkway. For years I walked across the...
London On The Ground
Aug 5, 20223 min read
Walbrook Wharf: the river, rubbish and Romans
City of London's only working freight wharf has Roman origins. Walbrook Wharf is the only freight wharf still operating in the City of...
London On The Ground
Oct 28, 20216 min read
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