Here's to a happy and healthy 2025! The message of the New Year fireworks was that “London will always be a city of hope and a place for...

At the heart of the centre of the City of London is "Bank Junction", home to the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange. Christmas...

Christians have worshipped at Southwark Cathedral for over 1000 years. Originally a small convent, it became an Augustine Priory, then a...

How lucky are those of us who live in the south-east and London? Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest centre for the arts and since it's...

Since the emergence of the Roman city/port of Londinium (AD 43 - 410), there has been a major trading post on the north bank of the...

Have you ever wondered what the small green huts dotted around central London are for? Well, they were established in 1875 by The...

London's oldest botanic garden has often punched above it's weight. Founded in 1673 Chelsea Physic Garden covers four acres of land on...

Just in time for the school holidays, the Natural History Museum in London has opened two new gardens designed specifically to tie into...

Our fascination with Tudor history continues unabated; they were dangerous and complex times which altered our country for ever! St...

London's historic coffee houses have contributed so much to our culture and history as a nation including some of best-known charities!...

Following hard on the heels of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the Silver Jubilee Weekend for London Open Gardens. Celebrate 25 years of...

TODAY is the 200th birthday of the National Gallery, home of the nation's treasure trove of fabulous art which belong to us, the public...

Calling all gardeners and art lovers! Visit the wonderful Garden Museum at St Mary in Lambeth to see their latest exhibition (on until...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution celebrates it's 200th anniversary this year! Sir William Hillary’s vision for a service dedicated...

Can’t get into London to the West End to see an acclaimed play or ballet or opera? Don’t fancy running for the train at Waterloo after a...

The FREE "Spies, Lies and Deception" exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum (until 14th April 2024). ties into my new talk "I Spy...

Here are some dates for your diary! Trooping the Colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade not just once but three times each summer! The...

Here's to 2024 and a happy and successful year for us all. In my first post this year I'm going suggest some ideas for making the most of...

A very Merry Christmas to you all! If you're in London over Christmas be sure to check out the production of Charles Dicken's eternally...

The new Holbein exhibition at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace brings Tudor history to life with some historic and magnificent...