Gilded Marvels – A review of the Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire Exhibition
The Guildhall Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire exhibition, showcases the exquisite use of gold and silver wire in the fields…
Celebrating 900 years – St Bartholomew’s Hospital
This year St Bartholomew’s Hospital celebrates 900 years of continuous service on its Smithfield site. Founded in 1123, this great institution has survived the Black…
Roll up Roll up – Bartholomew Fair is back!
Bartholomew Fair is back! The once notorious City of London carnival last seen in 1855 is being re-imagined this September, with over 30 events scheduled…
Uncovering Hidden Stories – a review of Unforgotten Lives
Unforgotten Lives is a free exhibition at the London Metropolitan Archives telling the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage, discovered in…
Walking with the Stars and Stripes – Six Americans in London
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new walk, Across the Pond: The London haunts of some famous Americans, in which you can…
From Quills to Folios – Shakespeare and St Paul’s Churchyard
St Paul’s Churchyard, the area surrounding St Paul’s Cathedral, has been the epicentre of life in the City of London for centuries and in William…
Discovering Roman Londinium
If you want to explore the remains of Roman Londinium you’ll certainly find what you’re looking for if you poke about in the areas around…
Fox and Anchor – a Smithfield treasure for over two centuries
The Fox and Anchor is a cosy wood-panelled pub, serving great food (including breakfast from 7am – more of that later) and is tucked between…
Lost Wren Churches – Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog, we explored the Wren City Churches that are still functioning as churches, and in this Part 2 we explore…
Richard Whittington: A City of London Legend – 600 years on
We’ve been celebrating the tercentenary of Sir Christopher Wren this March, but let’s not forget another famous London character, a name synonymous with the City…