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The old and the new. In the foreground are the beautiful, historic Hopton Almshouses. The Hopton Almshouses were built in 1752 with money left by philanthropist Charles Hopton. They are still run as almshouses today by a charity.

Tucked down a quiet backstreet in Westminster you’ll find a humble Blitz survivor👇 livinglondonhistory.com/a-wonderful-bl…

In the Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace is a little symbol hiding in plain sight👇

Tucked down a little alleyway is one of my favourite hidden gardens in the City, the Churchyard of St Swithins👇 livinglondonhistory.com/st-swithins-ch…

Another historic day out from London today. This time to Rochester!

The eerie and atmospheric Egyptian Avenue in Highgate Cemetery. The cemetery opened in 1839 and the design of the Egyptian Avenue was inspired by the Victorian fashion for Egyptology. The walkway has 8 vaults on either side, each holding up to 12 coffins.

London’s oldest antique map shop has a fantastic exhibition on, with lots of the original Harry Beck tube maps and sketches. Find out more in this week’s blog! 👇 livinglondonhistory.com/mapping-the-tu…

St John’s Gate in Clerkenwell is a wonderful historic survivor dating from 1504 and has been used for various purposes over the centuries…👇

The atmospheric undercroft of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel, constructed 1623. This was a place of burial but also, in the 18th century, people used to leave their unwanted babies here for them to be looked after by the Inn. The babies were then usually given the surname ‘Lincoln’.

I have been on another day trip from London! This time to the wonderful, historic town of Rochester👇 livinglondonhistory.com/a-day-trip-to-…

The Natural History Museum, one of the most impressive buildings in London, is covered in fascinating details and sculptures👇

I received a rather special invitation this year to watch the Lord Mayor’s Show from Mansion House, the Lord Mayor’s official residence!👇