LONDON on the Ground

The River Thames near Blackfriars Bridge is narrower than it has ever been, thanks to a new embankment, which also means the City of London has grown! Named after the Victorian engineer who built central London’s sewerage system, the Bazalgette Embankment is part of the Thames Tideway Tunnel super sewer and includes a public park. The Thames Tideway Tunnel is London’s first major new sewerage infrastructure, and the Bazalgette Embankment its first new embankment, since 187

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...

Thames Estuary defences likened to War of the Worlds and Star Wars. The Maunsell Forts were off-shore anti-aircraft defences constructed...

A mosaic at the ancient harbour illustrates London's history since Roman times. Queenhithe is the only remaining inlet of the Thames in...

Striking 1930s entrance hall and staircase, sculpted river front panels and other fine architectural details. I recently took some...

A 95 year old illustrated guide book shows many recognisable views. Ward, Lock & Co began publishing a series of illustrated guide books...

Test your knowledge of London and Christmas with this challenging quiz. For those who love London, Christmas and trivia, The London On...

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...

City of London's only working freight wharf has Roman origins. Walbrook Wharf is the only freight wharf still operating in the City of...