The Myth that made Millions
The Story of Belgravia Belgravia was indeed a Myth that made Millions. It was a fabricated name to which various attributes of grandeur were given, through sales-speak and word of…
The Story of Belgravia Belgravia was indeed a Myth that made Millions. It was a fabricated name to which various attributes of grandeur were given, through sales-speak and word of…
Each year we train guides to provide walks around Westminster (and if you are interested in doing this then do visit London Heritage Training to find out more about our…
Since 1947 Oslo have given London a Christmas tree as a token of their gratitude for the British support during WWII, protecting their country and King from the German invasion. …
It all started with a Tea Dance … Bringing back and making memories … Silver Sunday has become a national campaign tackling loneliness that affects so many older people. “Our…
In May, the membership of the City of Westminster Guide Lecturers Association was treated to an extraordinary tour of an extraordinary building - the Freemasons’ Hall. Simon Tansley, the building’s…
Tucked away in a corner of Hyde Park is a patch of green scattered with tiny headstones, a place where well-to-do Victorians commemorated joyful times in the park with their beloved pets Cherry, Spot and dear old Topsy
It is a symbol of London that even those who have never boarded a London Underground train or London bus will almost certainly recognise The roundel was only meant to…
Judy Garland was just one of the many American stars who for almost a quarter of a century brought a touch of glamour to the Talk of the Town For…
On November 16 1848, Chopin 'played like an angel' at Guildhall, yet this performance was to be the composer's final public appearance Chopin was feeling unwell but when the carriage…
Marylebone Cricket Club may have been hosting matches at its current location for more than two centuries, but this site is not its first home