How to Do the London Wall Walk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
I'm standing across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, admiring the view. My guide suddenly says, "and behind us is the second oldest privately owned garden in London, dating back to the 12th century." [I later learned this is Lambeth Palace Gardens.] Needless to say: on my first trip to London, I was struck by the incredible history of the place....
Tudor Sites in London: 11 Places to See Tudor London
Dating back nearly 2,000 years to the Roman period, London has existed through many chapters of history – and as England has long been a dominant force in geopolitics, many of these chapters are well-known around the globe from history books to pop culture...
Roman Ruins in London: 10 Places to See Roman London
This photo might seem abstract, but it's quite significant: it is evidence that the Romans once called London home. But, actually, they didn't call it "London" when they did – instead it was "Londinium," and it was a significant Roman city during their period of British occupation...
13 Creepy & Curious Cemeteries in London
I'll be the first to admit that I have a morbid fascination. I'm the one in my group of friends who's 'in the know' about the latest true crime podcasts and have long been a fan of shows and books like Sherlock (and, of course, Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes books), Broadchurch, J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike series...
The 7 Gates of London: Roman Routes & Medieval Modifications
London is full of historic gems: blue plaques mark important residences, building cornerstones have dates from centuries past, and street names harken back to the times when those streets peddled those wares – like Shoulder of Mutton Alley, Wardrobe Place, or Pudding Lane. Some of London's history is a bit harder to uncover, as I've discovered through my fascination with the London Wall and Roman history in London...
London Ghost Stations: What to Know & How to Visit
London has a long, twisting, and sometimes dark history... its streets are haunted by historic figures of high repute, from those who wander the palace halls and Tower of London to the night stalker of London's East End, Jack the Ripper. There's no shortage of ghost stories in London... but did you know there are also ghost stations in London?..
The 9 Best Jack the Ripper Tours in London
As you plan a trip to London, it's hard to ignore the rich history of the city. There's the London Wall, remnants of when the Romans occupied this land some 2,000 years ago, and the Tower of London which dates back over a thousand years. There is also more recent history, like the glamour of Victorian London when the city was the capital of a global empire...
