St Bride's Church on Fleet Street is a Christopher Wren church built after the Great Fire of London. It's the journalists' church, and the spire is the original inspiration for tiered wedding cakes. It is a City of London working parish church and welcomes visitors as a heritage attraction too. While open most days, it took Open House London to remind me that this would be a … [Read more...] about Exploring the fascinating history of St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street – The Journalists’ Church
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Open House London: Exploring The Old Deanery – City of London
The Old Deanery is a Grade I seventeenth-century mansion house close to the West Front of St Paul’s Cathedral. Set back with its own courtyard, it is among a small handful of surviving secular buildings erected in the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1666. It is the office of the Bishop of London and recently underwent restoration. It's not somewhere we could usually see inside, … [Read more...] about Open House London: Exploring The Old Deanery – City of London
Open House London: Exploring Temple Church in the City of London – Built by the Knights Templar
I have meant to visit the Temple Church for years, so I was grateful for the encouragement when it was included in the annual Open House London. Regularly cited as a 'hidden gem,' this City of London church actually does fit the bill. It's certainly challenging to find and is a delight once discovered. The church sits between Fleet Street and the River Thames, within the … [Read more...] about Open House London: Exploring Temple Church in the City of London – Built by the Knights Templar
A Brief Overview of the Lord Mayor’s Show
A city such as London certainly enjoys a high level of pageantry, and even a municipal change of power can’t go without a great celebration. Such is the case for the Lord Mayor’s Show, the parade that marks the beginning of the annual term for the head of the City of London. The Lord Mayor is different from the Mayor of London as the City of London is different from Greater … [Read more...] about A Brief Overview of the Lord Mayor’s Show
Sculpture in The City – Outdoor Artworks in The City of London
Sculpture in The City is an annual free open-air art exhibition. It takes place across the City of London – that's the old part of town; the financial district. Amongst the iconic architecture of skyscrapers, historic and landmark buildings, there are 19 contemporary public artworks on display by internationally acclaimed and emerging artists. Tenth Anniversary Sculpture in … [Read more...] about Sculpture in The City – Outdoor Artworks in The City of London
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in the City of London
At the heart of the sprawling metropolis that is Greater London is the City of London, a section of London about a square mile in size. While settlements existed here since before recorded time, it was the Romans who established the first permanent community. Today, its centralized status means many of London’s most important landmarks and historical centers can be found … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in the City of London
Video: A History of Smithfield – A Look at the Future Home of the Museum of London
There are big changes coming to a small area of the City of London (the original square mile bit of London). The Museum of London is going to be moving to the derelict Smithfield Market (and regenerating a very downtrodden area in the process). As part of their plan to move - the Museum of London have produced three films on the history of Smithfield that details the long … [Read more...] about Video: A History of Smithfield – A Look at the Future Home of the Museum of London
Celebrate the City of London This June
Over the course of four very special days this summer (21 – 24 June), thousands of people will be given the keys to the City of London, as the Square Mile opens its doors to reveal many of its secrets and treasures. Celebrate the City: four days in the Square Mile is your chance to enjoy the freedom of the City of London - and a unique opportunity to find out why the Square … [Read more...] about Celebrate the City of London This June
A month of music and more in the City at the City of London Festival in June
The City of London Festival this summer celebrates its 50th anniversary with the theme City of London – Trading Places with the World and performances from internationally acclaimed stars in historical locations in the Square Mile. During the five-week festival (24 June–27 July) visitors will be able to attend world première performances of music and dance including works by … [Read more...] about A month of music and more in the City at the City of London Festival in June
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