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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
Chelsea Physic Garden, Happy 350th birthday!
The garden of edible, medicinal and useful plants is London's oldest botanic garden. Chelsea Physic Garden is 350 years old on 9 October,...
London On The Ground
Oct 6, 20235 min read
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...
London On The Ground
Apr 22, 20232 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
Magnus, the Monument and me
The once prominent church of St Magnus the Martyr and the Monument to the Great Fire of London inspired me to become a City of London Guie
London On The Ground
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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