LONDON on the Ground

A notorious 18th century London ghost attracted crowds, the press, debates on religion and morals - and an inquiry led by Samuel Johnson. The spirit, thought to be Fanny Lynes, late wife of William Kent, made scratching and knocking noises around the bed of a sleeping young girl. In séances ‘Scratching Fanny’ accused William of poisoning her. Walks available for booking For a schedule of forthcoming London On The Ground guided walks and tours, please click here. THE MAIN CHAR

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 Gentleman's Magazine' , launched in 1731 at St John’s Gate, Clerkenwell, changed the meaning of the word 'Magazine'. Its proprietor,...