What Treasures Lie Beneath

... at least for the observant historian. Oscar Wilde once said 'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.' Sometimes, it pays to look more thoroughly at the gutter.

Philosophising about Blogs on a Blog

I'm beginning to see the pitfalls in writing a London blog, and can discern an emerging 'London Wanderer' philosophy.

The Pick of London Transport

Time to pay homage to a hero of London's transport system.

London for Heretics

William Kent's slim tome of the same name, published in 1932, has encouraged me to venture back into Saint Paul's and Westminster Abbey - among other places.

A Road By Any Other Name …

... wouldn't be anywhere near so interesting. Here are just a few of my favourite street names from London history.

A Load of Old Bollards

I'm not sure what the collective noun for bollards is, but I do know that there is a fascination shown on the internet for these workhorses of the London street furniture world.

When constabulary duty’s to be done, to be done …

... it isn't necessarily being done by the Metropolitan Police. Here's a helpful guide to identifying the police force aiding or arresting you.

The Ghost of Football Past

A football ground in East London is a rare example of dereliction left to rest in peace.

Staring at Walls

It's no surprise just how much history there is to the city walls of London. What is surprising is just how much of the wall survives.

The Curious Case of the Wine Merchant & the Republic of Texas

Why a wine merchant founded in 1698 may not think too highly of the short-lived republic
Facebook
Instagram