In the shadow of St Bride’s

Jane Copland
| January 8, 2024

Let’s say you’ve found yourself in the vicinity of Ludgate Circus and Fleet Street with a few hours to spare. It’s winter – it’s cold...

The Humble Grape – a review

Jane Copland
| January 1, 2024

The Humble Grape, Fleet Street must be one of the most well-hidden restaurants in the city. For a start it’s not actually in Fleet Street....

Gilded Marvels – A review of the Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire Exhibition

Ildiko Bita
| November 15, 2023

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

Jane Copland
| October 11, 2023

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!

Jane Copland
| August 23, 2023

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

Ildiko Bita
| July 8, 2023

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...

Tobacco Dock to the Tower of London

September 12, 2024

By Caroline Powell We’ve been working recently for a well-known company, creating a walk from Tobacco Dock to the Tower of London. The company wanted...

Samuel Pepys Day

September 12, 2024

Samuel Pepys Day By Caroline Powell On Friday 6th September the Lord Mayor joined Caroline Powell and 150 other keen enthusiasts of Samuel Pepys, for...