London Places
Take a trip to London places past and present in these objects, stories and blogs.
Blogs-And-Stories
Richmond Palace: A long-lost Tudor showpiece
Transformed by Henry VII, loved by Elizabeth I, largely forgotten about today
Peek inside the prestigious Sotheby’s auction house
Henry Grant photographed fine art and fancy jewellery going under the hammer
Who are the Chelsea Pensioners?
British Army veterans have had a special home in west London since 1692
A history of the London Charterhouse
How a plague burial ground evolved into a monastery, mansion, school and almshouse
Hatton Garden: London’s diamond & jewellery quarter
200 years of luxury, craftsmanship and community
A pint-sized guide to London’s historic breweries
London-brewed beer once quenched the thirst of the city and far beyond
Ridley Road Market: Fighting fascism & gentrification
Nothing’s managed to stop diverse Dalston’s beating heart
Portobello Market: London’s largest antiques market
London’s famous street market for antiques, fashion, food and quirky finds
Hyde Park: Where London gathers to celebrate & protest
There’s history at every turn at the home of Speakers’ Corner and the Serpentine
Kensington Gardens: Royal history meets magical adventure
Peter Pan and Prince Albert rub shoulders with artists in this royal patch of green
The Green Park: Fireworks, robberies & scandal
The thrilling history of London’s smallest royal park
London’s Millennium Bridge
After opening with a wobble, this sleek footbridge has become a fixture in its dramatic setting
