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St Mary Rotherhithe Free School founded 1613 To be candid, there is not a lot left of old Rotherhithe – yet what remains is still powerfully evocative of the centuries of thriving mar… Read More

You are invited to join me at the launch parties celebrating publication of Adam Dant’s MAPS OF LONDON & BEYOND, in the West End at The Map House in Knightsbrige this Thursda… Read More

I am delighted to publish this extract of a post from A London Inheritance, written by a graduate of my blog writing course. The author inherited a series of old photographs of London f… Read More

Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day. Crisp and cool but still sunny. It’s been raining basically non-stop for weeks now. Or at least that’s what it feels like. Especial… Read More

The signs were found to be “legally compliant” but an adjudicator observed the two-tonne weight limit was “unusually low”. Signs at the Rotherhithe Tunne… Read More

Gandhi’s, an Indian restaurant near SW8 a pioneer of Indian cuisine and has since proudly been owned and run by the same family.  The restaurant is an expert host both in terms of… Read More

I live right near Southwark Park in London and for the longest time I didn’t really appreciate it. I walk through it to get to work but apart from that I didn’t really spend much… Read More

I live in Bermondsey and I love craft beer. I’ve done the Bermondsey Beer Mile quite a few times now (although not all in one go), so I thought I’d give you some little tips if y… Read More

Tower Bridge is so iconic isn’t it? I feel like it often gets confused with London Bridge as its so well known and seems more synonymous with London. For a little while now I&rsquo… Read More

Due to Lockdown many of us are not able to leave our houses to continue with our routine weekend plans. Mine was to have a decent brunch in central London and then have a long walk in Hyde P… Read More

Terry Scales Terry Scales has lived for more than fifty years in a quiet back street in a forgotten corner of Greenwich where the tourists do not stray. To find him, I wandered through narr… Read More

Andy Willoughby is stepping down as head gardener after more than fifteen years creating the spectacular gardens at Arnold Circus on the Boundary Estate. The Friends of Arnold Circus are see… Read More

Sally Jeffery introduces the life of mariner John Boulderson, one of those featured in her book, Mailrunning: Three Eighteenth-Century Atlantic Lives. In Limehouse John was born in Ratcliff… Read More

Hopscotch at Columbia School, Bethnal Green, 1997 When photographer Chris Kelly sent me these exuberant pictures taken in East End primary schools, I realised it was the ideal opportunity t… Read More

Rotherhithe is a small village in the heart of London. It is spectacularly located along the River Thames, just 15-20… The post A Local’s Guide to Rotherhithe in London appear… Read More

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The 102 Mayflower passengers were a diverse group made up of religious separatists (later known as pilgrims) and others referred to by the pilgrims as Strangers (people who did not… Read More

 Click here to watch This precedes the Greater London Assembly public hearing on Thursday 3rd December when Mayor Sadiq Khan will decide upon the monster development proposal for Bisho… Read More

It’s dark in here; dark and cold at the rim of time where the future has ceased to be imaginable. No plan, no hope, no hint of fate to drag us through the day nor flickering candle to… Read More

Guest post by Hannah Wenston London is the largest city and the capital of England, so you know there are a lot of fun things to do. Chances are, you may have splurged a bit on traveling and… Read More

It is my pleasure to show this selection of Roland Collins‘ evocative photographs of the East End and the City. For a spell in the sixties, while he was working as a Commercial Artist… Read More

Peta Bridle sent me this latest series of her drawings. “I made these sketches this spring. My drawings were all made on the spot and I was grateful for the bright dry weather whi… Read More

It is my delight to publish excerpts from two favourite alumni of my HOW TO WRITE A BLOG THAT PEOPLE WILL WANT TO READ course. There are a couple of places available on my next course o… Read More

By the late 17th Century the medieval church had fallen into critical disrepair, partly as a result of repeated flood harm all through the decades that had not only destroyed furnishings ho… Read More

This is  Ed Gray sitting in his studio in Mile End, beside the canal and next to the Ragged School Museum. I found him in a large empty room with windows overlooking Mile End stadium a… Read More

Hardwood, vinyl, floor tile, laminate, linoleum as well as the list takes place. Linoleum is made from linseed oil, sawdust and various other natural items after that developed into floor ti… Read More

Old St In my mind, Old St is interminably long – a thoroughfare that requires me to put my head down and walk doggedly until I reach the other end. Sometimes the thought of walking th… Read More

To see to it you stay on budget it is best to obtain a quote. Get relative & affordable quotes from the top rated laminate flooring layers in South West London. SE1 Blackfriars, SE2 Abbe… Read More

The UK is a place that’s teeming with history and alcohol. And London is the city with the most number of bars in the world! Does that not raise the question of the oldest pubs in Lond… Read More

A. You can acquire padding, scotia beading and also laminate floor covering at B&Q, Wickes, Homebase or any kind of Home Improvement Store. There are some laminate flooring items that ha… Read More

Our London flooring mounting service location includes Clapham, Crystal Palace, Brixton, Battersea, Kentish Village, Kings Cross, Angel, Switzerland Cottage, Islington, Kennington, Notting H… Read More

A huge thank you to Brixton Cycles, Herne Hill Velodrome and everyone else who helped organise the 2022 Cobblemoster ride. A dozen London Clarion members took part in this years event the ma… Read More

Joseph Mallord William Turner (J.M.W. Turner) was an artistic bastion of the Romantic movement in British, and European, culture. His work not only redefined the use of landscape in painting… Read More

Living in London, you most likely chose to live the urban life. You love the hustle and bustle, the concrete jungle, and the infinite shops to visit. But are there times you just want a li… Read More

The famed South London comedian Malcolm Hardee made his name in the 1980s, including opening The Tunnel comedy club next to the Greenwich entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel and then Up the Cre… Read More

The Bermondsey Beer Mile is London’s best beer crawl. Following the railway line east from Tower Bridge Road, the Bermondsey Beer Mile stretches well over a mile through South London t… Read More

Thicker planks take in audio far better as well as feel even more strong to stroll on. Some laminate floorboards have underlayment affixed to them to assist with a comfy noise as well as war… Read More

Carpet cleaning is one of those services that many people believe is a necessary evil, and they’re absolutely right. Carpet cleaning can be a huge headache if not done correctly, which… Read More

Flooring is a huge funding, and also you wish to make sure that you get your money’s value. If you are planning to install flooring in your home, there are some essential things that y… Read More

As much as we would like to believe that we can clean everything ourselves, that simply isn’t the case. In fact, almost everything in our homes from furniture to carpet requires profes… Read More

Bicycles are not allowed in most tunnels because they present a number of dangers. First, bicycles are much slower than cars, so they would block traffic and cause delays. Second, bicycles… Read More

Rotherhithe Residents Group has collected over 177,000 signatures through. An online petition in support of Bimal Pandya. London: A group of south-east London residents have vowed to fight b… Read More

e Residents’ Group in South-East London Pledges to Fight for Beloved Community Member Facing Deportation Excerpt: A residents’ group from south-east London has pledged to fight… Read More

image : Twitter New Delhi, the 13th February, 2023, Sunday During the Corona epidemic, when the whole world was thinking about their own security, Vimal Pandya of Gujarat, of Indian origin… Read More

Roy looking sharp in the fifties – “I class myself as an Hoxtonite” The great goodsyard in Bishopsgate is an empty place these days, home to a pop-up shopping mall of sea… Read More

The Thames Tunnel was completed in 1843 and connects the two banks of the River Thames at Rotherhithe and Wapping in London. The 20-year project was masterminded by Marc Isambard Brunel (176… Read More

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In terms of flooring, there are such a lot of choices that you may make. There are wooden floors, ceramic tiles, and even marble floors. These are simply a few of the alternatives that you&r… Read More

The Light of the World (1851–1854) adalah lukisan alegoris karya seniman Pra-Raphael Inggris William Holman Hunt (1827–1910) yang menggambarkan sosok Yesus bersiap mengetuk pint… Read More

Looking for animals in London? Not far from the city skyscrapers and busy streets there are some hidden farms where you can get your fix of fluffy creatures and green grass. Whether you&rsqu… Read More

Good showing for SE London in Time Out's '50 Best Pubs in London' 2023 pub of the year awards, announced a couple of weeks ago.My local, Skehans (Kitto Road SE14), is now the best pub in Lon… Read More

. Let me show you this 18th century graffiti on St Paul’s Cathedral…join my walk through the City of London. There are only two left this summer – Sunday 2nd July and Sun… Read More

It once played host to the sound of staff announcements, bored children and tense couples arguing over wardrobes with semi-pronounceable names. Now, a 608,000 sq ft Tottenham warehouse that… Read More

Keeping your carpets clean and well-maintained is essential for a healthy and inviting home environment. When it comes to deep cleaning and removing stubborn stains, many homeowners wonder i… Read More