LONDON on the Ground

The fearsome dragon is impressive, but the plinth contains hidden treasures. Temple Bar Memorial, where The Strand becomes Fleet Street,...

Its 900 years feature Henry V, Dickens, Livery Companies - and what a ceiling! The foundation stone of today's church of St George the...

A drawing of Clerkenwell in 1560, two years into the reign of Elizabeth I, shows some features still visible today, sort of. Published in...

An excellent collection of 19th century paintings and sculpture by Frederic Leighton. The painter, draughtsman and sculptor was one of...

Thanks to all who sent in answers. The highest scoring entry was from Nicola Stanhope, with 13½ out of 25. Congratulations to Nicola, who...

Pepys, Amazing Grace, The Times, Frankenstein, Joe Orton, The Beatles, mobile phones and more. To celebrate New Year's Day 2024, here is...

Test your knowledge of London and Christmas with another challenging quiz. The London On the Ground London Christmas quiz is back for a...

Angel Wings is a year-round 'Christmas decoration' on an epic scale, a play on the Angel Islington's name and link to the Nativity story.

Vibrant tiled images celebrate the life and work of film director Alfred Hitchcock. The passageway into and out of the Central line...

A statue and visitor centre for The Theatre and The Curtain playhouse sites. The Theatre and The Curtain, both in Shoreditch, were...

Intimate early 20th century music venue boasts a striking 'Soul of Music' mural by Gerald Moira. Wigmore Hall opened in 1901, at 36...

A medieval stone arch in a modern building in the City of London. The combination encapsulates much about the history of the City, now...

The garden of edible, medicinal and useful plants is London's oldest botanic garden. Chelsea Physic Garden is 350 years old on 9 October,...

The Victorian building is a striking link to Southwark's brewing and trading past. Built in 1867 to the design of architect RH Moore was...

Four wooden Bishops await visitors to the gardens of Fulham Palace. Environmental sculptor Andrew Frost carved them from a dead cedar tree

One of Britain's best examples of Victorian Gothic, the church is a rich celebration of colours and geometric shapes. For a full schedule...

Once a Victorian self-education institute, Salvation Army barracks and a novelties store, it's now one of London's best loved theatres....

An Islington school has a Grade II listed 1964 public artwork by William Mitchell. Outside the City of London Academy Islington, a...

The 224 year old pump links the City of London, fire, insurance and the Royal Exchange. The water pump on Cornhill features helpful signs...

Tours of the little known Islington clock tower offer fabulous views. It may not be one of London's better known attractions, but it is...