Arsenal Museum & Stadium Tour
One of London’s most important popular cultural items is certainly football. While many visitors and locals alike aspire to watch a Premier League game in London, many never get a … Continue reading
The Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution
In 1799 The Royal Institution (Ri) was founded by a group of prominent scientists, initially with the goal of bettering the lives of the poor. Its mission focused on the advancement … Continue reading
Marshall Street Baths ~ an oasis in the heart of Soho.
Just off Carnaby Street and near Liberty’s is this wonderful Grade II listed building that contains both a full service leisure centre (with a gym, steam room, saunas, exercise and … Continue reading
Forman’s ~ the last original London salmon smokery - now with a restaurant & Olympic views.
Founded in 1905, H. Forman & Son has been a very successful smoker of salmon - with clients such as Harrods, the House of Lords, Wilton’s Restaurant, as well as Fortnum … Continue reading
Keats House ~ the poet’s home during his most productive years.
The poet John Keats (1795-1821) was one of the major romantic poets of his time, along with Byron and Shelley. Given his young death and that he had only been … Continue reading
Sydenham Hill Wood ~ the only remnant of the ‘Great North Wood’
Autumn is a perfect time to explore this lovely piece of woodland and a visit here is a lovely escape from the city. It is arguably the closest pieces of … Continue reading
The Market Porter Pub ~ a ‘Harry Potter’ film location
Most visitors to the heavily touristed Borough Market would not realize they were walking past a location used in many films in recent years - including Harry Potter. Adjoining Borough … Continue reading
