James Smith & Sons ~ a timeless Victorian umbrella shop!
Located near the hustle and bustle of the High Street shops on Oxford Street is a place that takes you back in time to to the Victorian period of high … Continue reading
Royal Geographical Society ~ not just for members
Founded in 1830, the Royal Geographical Society is dedicated to the development and promotion of geographical knowledge, together with its application to the challenges facing society and the environment. … Continue reading
The Sikorski Museum ~ a hidden gem of military history.
The Sikorski Museum should be on your to-do list if you have an interest in Napoleonic through WWII military history. While arguably one of the most under-visited museums in London, … Continue reading
House of Illustration
As one of the newer entrants on the London scene, House of Illustration is, as its name suggests, the home for the art of illustration. From emerging talent to established … Continue reading
The Grenadier Pub, London ~ Haunted, Hidden, & Historic
The Grenadier Pub is a wonderful pub to visit and every local or visitor to London alike should try to make it here at least once. Hidden away on a … Continue reading
The Old Operating Theatre ~ the oldest in Europe!
The Old Operating Theatre is an unusual museum located in the ‘herb garret’ (a garret is a top floor or attic) of St. Thomas’ Church in Borough. Originally part of … Continue reading
The Musical Museum ~ a fascinating collection of self-playing instruments
This museum has nothing to do with West End musicals… but everything to do with self-playing ‘musical’ instruments. This fascinating range of self-playing instruments and music rolls tells the story … Continue reading