London Unveiled

great places to visit off the beaten path.

Quaglino’s ~ the first public restaurant that a reigning Monarch ever dined in.

Located just south of Piccadilly, near Jermyn Street, is one of my favourite restaurants.  For regular readers of LondonUnveiled I don’t generally ‘review’ restaurants, but I do like to highlight … Continue reading

July 26, 2013 · 11 Comments

Institute of Contemporary Arts ~ an alternative to the more touristy art museums.

While many visitors and residents have visited the Tate Modern and perhaps the Saatchi, another Contemporary Art venue worthy of a visit tends to avoid the touristy crowds.  The Institute … Continue reading

July 20, 2013 · 3 Comments

London City Hall ~ worth a visit for its architecture and exhibits.

While not in the City, not owned by the City (or the GLA for that matter) and not involved in the governance of the City, City Hall might be viewed … Continue reading

July 14, 2013 · 7 Comments

Leadenhall Market ~ on the site of the Roman Forum is this Victorian Gem.

Since the general goal of LondonUnveiled.com is to bring exposure to places that are “off the beaten path”, Leadenhall Market is a debatable inclusion.  However, conversations with many visitors to … Continue reading

July 10, 2013 · 5 Comments

Woburn Walk ~ London’s first pedestrian shopping street & the home of W.B. Yeats

Woburn Walk is an attractive Victorian pedestrian street at the northern end of Bloomsbury, just south of Euston Station.  It was designed by architect Thomas Cubitt in 1822 as a … Continue reading

July 4, 2013 · 5 Comments
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