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The Story of Soho in One Artwork (opens the original)
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Hello!You might remember I filmed a video recently about the Spirit of Soho mural.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="971" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6Kzj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q
The Architectural Jewel in the Strand (opens the original)
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Hello London history lovers!Yesterday I was invited to the inaugural flower festival inside the church of St Mary Le Strand.You can visit for yourself until this Thursday if you’re in town and the events are part of their fundraising drive for a major restoration (more on that shortly).In this week’s blog I’m sharing the history of this wondrous church and you can read all about it after this short message…Latest Walking Tour Availability
Olympia London | London’s ‘Home of Entertainment’ Restored (opens the original)
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Hello London history lovers!I recently did a bit of filming with This Is Soho to celebrate the (wonderful) restoration of the Spirit of Soho mural on Broadwick Street. You can watch the video on Instagram here but I’ll also be sharing an in-depth blog about all the historic and fun references to life in Soho next week.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="750
St Katharine Cree, A Unique City Church (opens the original)
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St Katharine Cree survived the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. Today it’s a unique example of ecclesiastical Jacobean architecture in the City.Although it has 13th century origins, it was rebuilt 1628-31 so to step inside is to be transported into the 17th century.<source type
Inside Goldsmiths’ Hall (opens the original)
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Hi London history lovers!Lots of you enjoyed my recommendations for Open House Festival that starts this Friday. If you missed the blog you can read my top 20 drop-in spots here.This week I’m taking you inside one of Livery Halls of the City; the Goldsmiths Hall on Gresham Street.With jaw-dropping interiors and plenty of history, you can enjoy the full post after this short message. <a class="image-link image2 is
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