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Inside Stationers’ Hall: living Livery history
A 17th century City of London Livery Hall for a 600 year old company around the corner from St Paul’s Cathedral. Tucked away in a small courtyard off Ave Maria Lane near St Paul’s Cathedral, Stationers' Hall has stood on the same site since 1606. It is one of those locations, where time appears to stand still, that are hidden away across the City of London. The Stationers are among the 39 City of London Livery Companies that have their own Livery Hall, used for dinners, rec

London On The Ground
Feb 216 min read


Secular stained glass: ten of London’s best
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

London On The Ground
Jan 188 min read


Shakespeare, the First Folio and the City of London
The first ever collection of William Shakespeare's plays was published 400 years ago this year. Known as the First Folio, it was...

London On The Ground
Apr 14, 20236 min read
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