Topic: London

Wren’s churches - England's greatest architect at work

On this day, Dec 2, 1697, Sir Christopher Wren, the man responsible for London's St Paul’s Cathedral, was born.

The history of Tower Bridge

Happy Birthday Tower Bridge! After 125 years, we take a look at some of the defining moments in the history of Tower Bridge

Exploring the rare elements of Elizabethan London that remain

The Tudor predilection for building in wood left few remains surviving. Sandra Lawrence uncovers the rarities of Elizabethan London.

The real history of pilgrim's ship the Mayflower in London

From Rotherhithe, southeast London, the ship, the Mayflower, first set sail on its famous pilgrim's mission. It's all commemorated on the banks of The Thames.

Life on London's Waterways

Cruising the capital city's crowded canals, exploring London's life on the waterways - its challenges, history, and different point of view.

Five Victorian buildings in London you need to visit

Here are five of London's most beautiful buildings built during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Escape London city to the calm of Hampstead

Just a few Underground stops from the West End, heath and village are a world apart.

The Holy Grail, Gothic cathedrals and a town called Cheddar

A five-day drive from London to Wells will take you on a picturesque road trip with a wonderful destination.

On this day: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson was born

Today we mark Admiral Horatio Nelson's birthday by looking back at his life and the Battle of Trafalgar.

A century of women’s suffrage in Britain

Chaining yourself to the railings of Number 10 is always going to garner more headlines than a well-argued letter to the Times.

The London gangster who shaped the Kray Twins

London gangster William 'Billy' Hill helped shape the criminal career of the notorious Kray twins.

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Happy Anniversaries and High Fashion

Exploring London's maritime Greenwich

The Cutty Sark, The Old Naval College, the historic covered market - up the Thames, London's Greenwich is a wonderland of British maritime history and Georgian and Regency surrounds.

Love, Love Me Do in Liverpool

On the Road: The West Country by Train

The West Country is home to some of Britain's most scenic delights. Fancy a train ride?

Around Town Online: September

September is one of my favourite times of year in London. The weather usually cheers up, evenings are still relatively long, there’s loads still going on - and the kids are back in school, which makes getting around just that tiny bit easier. Of course there are still lots of visitors, but that just gives the place a buzz. With a bit of luck the tube strikes that have been plaguing London this summer will be over too.

Around Town Online: August

August has to be one of the best months for visiting London if you're interested in events, unusual places to eat and exciting new attractions. Counter-intuitively, other months often have better weather but for sheer variety of things to do, especially free things, this is your month.

History, Sport and Art Blend Nicely in Wales’ Capital City

Art Deco and a Hideaway

The Royal Shakespeare Company: Still Playing The Part

There is much ado about the Royal Shakespeare Company these days as it affirms its mission to itself and to the theatrical community, builds a new theater to replace the one it has performed in at Stratford-upon-Avon since 1932 and once again presents a regular season in London. Overcoming a period of artistic and financial woes in the 1990s, the RSC has rediscovered its original mandate to keep the works of William Shakespeare alive for modern audiences through an ensemble company of actors.