London On The Ground
The Victorian Splendour of the Hop Exchange in Southwark
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...
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London On The Ground
- Sep 8
- 2 min
All Saints Margaret Street, a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture
One of Britain's best examples of Victorian Gothic, the church is a rich celebration of colours and geometric shapes. For a full schedule...
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London On The Ground
- Sep 1
- 4 min
The Almeida, Islington's world renowned local theatre, has a colourful history
Once a Victorian self-education institute, Salvation Army barracks and a novelties store, it's now one of London's best loved theatres....
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London On The Ground
- Jun 23
- 4 min
Caledonian Park Clock Tower: one of London's best viewing points
Free tours of the little known Islington clock tower offer fabulous views. It may not be one of London's better known attractions, but it...
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London On The Ground
- May 21
- 5 min
City of London Police Boxes: Which is Your Favourite?
The City Police call posts: history, pictures and my personal ranking. Eight cast-iron 20th century police boxes occupy prime historic...
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London On The Ground
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Lonsdale Square, a Barnsbury beauty of Gothic Tudor
A one-off 19th century square in the Barnsbury area of Islington. Praised as "a unique, intense and immaculately composed piece of...
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London On The Ground
- Apr 22
- 2 min
The London Centre's three wonderful architectural models
See the City of London, the Royal Docks and Central London under one roof, for free! Walks available for booking For a schedule of...
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London On The Ground
- Apr 7
- 5 min
Emily Young's serene stone angels near St Paul's need to be seen
See the angel heads by Britain's "greatest living stone sculptor" on public display next to St Paul's. Five angel heads by Emily Young,...
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London On The Ground
- Mar 22
- 5 min
St Bartholomew's: happy 900th to church and hospital!
Bart's Hospital and the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great were both founded in 1123. This post celebrates the 900th anniversary...
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London On The Ground
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Islington's transformed transformer, based on Newgate Prison
Originally an electricity sub-station, the Islington landmark has been an antiques mall and home to several retailers. The building...
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London On The Ground
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
Flushing out the truth: Jennings, Crapper and the public convenience
George Jennings should be much better known. He, and not Thomas Crapper, invented the flush toilet. 19th century installations bearing...
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London On The Ground
- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
A London modernist icon: Isokon Flats
Britain's first modernist block of flats was home to intellectuals, spies and Agatha Christie. The strikingly sleek and simple 1930s...
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London On The Ground
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
Seven Ages of Man: Shakespeare, BT & brutalism
Shakespeare's 'All the world's a stage' inspired a 22ft sculpture at BT's brutalist City of London building. The statue, entitled 'Seven...
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London On The Ground
- Jan 28, 2022
- 6 min
Bracken House: The Financial Times, Churchill And The Sun
Named after a friend of Winston Churchill and designed by an architect who preferred candles to electric light. Bracken House, the City...
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London On The Ground
- Jan 21, 2022
- 5 min
Knights of the Round Church at London's Temple
12th century Temple Church is one of the most historic and architecturally significant churches in the City of London The church was...
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London On The Ground
- Nov 28, 2021
- 4 min
The Beatles, the rooftop & London
London was the Liverpool band's backdrop and stage. This picture, taken by photographer Ethan Russell on 30 January 1969, combines two of...
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London On The Ground
- Nov 5, 2021
- 6 min
Number 1 Poultry: Stirling work divides opinion
A postmodern City of London building shows how the Establishment can assimilate outsiders. Number 1 Poultry was designed by the...
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London On The Ground
- Oct 4, 2021
- 6 min
City of London: dragons' den
Dragons guard the City of London and are to be found on its streets and buildings. The City of London coat of arms The City of London's...
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London On The Ground
- Sep 18, 2021
- 6 min
St Mary Axe: what's in a (street) name?
The City of London's blend of old and new is a defining feature. Ancient Roman origins, highly recognisable modern buildings. And strange...
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London On The Ground
- Aug 19, 2021
- 8 min
St Paul's and the Phoenix and Wren
The story of St Paul's Cathedral's relationship with fire and how Sir Christopher Wren caused it to to rise like the Phoenix from the ashes
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