History & Culture in London

A lasting remnant of The Blitz.

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

One man's attempt to stay one step ahead of the church.

One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

Likely the first car with an internal combustion engine constructed in the United Kingdom.

These Victorian era devil sculptures were designed to spite a local vicar.

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."

Legend has it that seven Anglo-Saxon kings were coronated on this stone, located in the appropriately-named town of Kingston.