London's Hidden Walks: Volumes 1-3

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Juicy as that tidbit is, that’s not really what makes it interesting though – that would be the beautiful Georgian architecture that looks like it’s been plucked from straight out of the 18th century and the square’s surprisingly salacious history. Whether you love or loathe The Barbican, London’s biggest cultural centre, really boils down to how you feel about Brutalist architecture. Listening to either or both of them will give you an exceptionally good idea of what’s on the menu – what you get on the walk – and how it’s served up, the guiding. The delightful wisteria entwining it is the gift wrapping on this present to us all in North London.

With a passion for helping people discover the city – past and present, old and new, the hidden and celebrated alike – we leave no stone unturned in our quest to reveal the best that UK cities have to offer. The lack of maps might be a hindrance to some, but the author gives suggestions of where to situate and engross yourself in each section. If you’re the kind of person who spends your whole life on Bond Street looking for this season’s must-have designer find, we guess you’ll be rolling your eyes like “goodness, I must go to the Royal Arcade thrice-monthly at least”. Richmond Park– dating back to Victorian times, the Isabella Plantation is a breathtakingly beautiful area in Richmond Park.He was very entertaining, enthusiastic, interesting, knowledgeable, informative and full of fascinating facts and information. You’ll follow the course of a 200-year-old canal, which will take you on a diverse journey through the city, all the way from Paddington Basin to Limehouse Basin.

Super stylish with minimalist design, the collection of courtyards and rooftops offer a slice of Persia in King’s Cross.

Or visit one of the highest points in South London where you can soak up some of the best views in the city – get this – in absolute peace and quiet? This two mile route offers a final trip around Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Admiralty Arch, The Mall, St. The Painted Hall is part of the Old Royal Naval College and actually functioned as a sort of dining room, a place for officers to chow down away between classes. This is one of my favorite north London neighborhoods, and its village atmosphere makes it a great area for walks. On a beautiful day in London, Simon provided us with an in-depth look into the history of a small part of the city of London (from Monument to Blackfriars), from ancient settlers to Shakespearean London to the great fire to the Blitz and so forth.

Still, there’s no denying that some of London’s mews are rather attractive – but as they pop up on the ‘gram with increasing frequency, some of them are starting to feel like a rather boring slow-mo circus of awkwardly posed models. This local area in west London is not only full of elegant houses, but also home to one of London’s most beautiful parks. There are lots of undiscovered places to explore on foot in the UK capital, and these self-guided London walking tours will help you find the best of them. As for the “stained glass windows” the reviewer from 2021 thought he saw on the Wren-designed churches, were you listening….In them you’ll find plenty of empty desks and supreme quiet – something that’s missing from the BL’s main public areas.