LONDON on the Ground

The church escaped the Great Fire of London, but has been badly damaged in three other fires. Today the medieval survivor contrasts sharply with the concrete of the surrounding Barbican Estate. St Giles Cripplegate is a great example of post war regeneration in the City of London. Its fabric, monuments, objects and windows reflect the long history and heritage of the City from Roman times to the 21st century. And it’s not as isolated from its surroundings as it looks. Walks

A range of non-religious stained glass windows telling London stories. Very often associated with saints and scenes from the Bible, stained glass is an art form that also portrays secular history. My eclectic selection illustrates aviation, pioneering women, printing, the law, civic governance, actors, artists and writers. It is only a fraction of the wonderful secular stained glass in - and about - London. Walks available for booking For a schedule of forthcoming London On T

The Islington street with one foot in the City of London has many fascinating guises. Whitecross Street Whenever I find myself on...