Morley College near Waterloo will be very well known to some but, possibly, completely unknown to others. It is an adult and further education college established by an incredible Victorian social reformer and feminist pioneer called Emma Cons. It is also an overlooked hidden gem, I think, in terms of its array of artistic works. A […] The post Morley College: A Hidden Artistic Gem In South London appeared first on Living London History.| Living London History
Walk along Norton Folgate from Liverpool Street Station and you are largely surrounded by modern office blocks, many of which have gone up in just the last couple of years. Turn right however down the cobbled Folgate Street and you immediately feel as if the clock is winding back. One building, number 18, particularly stands […] The post Unique And Curious: A Visit To Dennis Severs’ House appeared first on Living London History.| Living London History
Temple, I think, is one of the most charming and interesting historic areas of London to simply amble around. It has a number of peaceful gardens, one of the most historic churches in London, atmospheric courtyards and an array of historic survivors. I was lucky enough recently to be shown inside one of the buildings […] The post An Elizabethan Treasure In The Heart Of London: A Visit To Middle Temple Hall appeared first on Living London History.| Living London History
I paid a visit to the Tower of London and was delighted to be given a tour by Minette Butler, one of the Assistant Curators. The tour specifically focussed on the Tower during World War Two: what surviving evidence is there of bomb damage at the Tower, how did its residents cope and what role […] The post The Tower Of London During World War two appeared first on Living London History.| Living London History
Bloomsbury is a lovely area for a spot of London exploration, with its literary heritage, beautiful Georgian architecture and leafy garden squares. Overlooking one such square, Russell Square, you will find the impressive Kimpton Fitzroy London hotel. Its many carvings and ornate decorations make it a real architectural feast for the eyes. I have admired […] The post The Hotel With Links To The Titanic: A Visit To Bloomsbury’s Kimpton Fitzroy London appeared first on Living London History.| Living London History
You may well be familiar with the Holborn Viaduct, an impressive Victorian construction acting as a bridge over Farringdon Street linking Newgate Street and Holborn. Did you know though that it was once home to the world’s first ever coal-fired power station? The Holborn Viaduct Down the Western edge of London once ran the Fleet […]| Living London History
