Nancy Mitford was born in London and spent many years in the capital, writing her bestseller The Pursuit of Love here. In advance of the much-anticipated release of the BBC series, let’s discover Nancy Mitford’s London…
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What’s on in London this May 2021
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Theatres, musical venues and museums can finally swing open their doors again. And with not one but two May bank holiday weekends, there’s even more reason to start…
J.M.W Turner in London: Walk in Turner’s footsteps
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born, bred and died in London and was a Londoner through and through. During his lifetime he was one of the most celebrated figures in the country, the art critic John…
London’s Best Tour Guides
Are you looking for the best tour guide in London? Hiring a private tour guide or joining a public tour in London can be one of the best ways to experience the capital as a tourist,…
What’s on in London after lockdown 2021
As London prepares to ease out of lockdown, museums, galleries and music venues are starting to come out of hibernation, and across our theatres, the lights will soon flicker back on. Here is a glimpse of…
Best Books about London History: 12 guide books for time-travelling in London
Oh, give me a good book about London history any day of the week. There’s nothing like it for peeling back the layers of the city and for taking a jaunt into London’s past sights, smells…
In Conversation with Venus at the National Gallery
I’m Venus at Her Mirror, but some people call me the Rokeby Venus or the Toilet of Venus. You can just call me Venus. The little fellow holding my mirror and helping me with my toilette …
Royal Love Affairs: where the British royals met their mistresses and lovers
Ever wondered where those badly-behaved royals would meet up with their lovers for a secret rendez-vous? Or where they met for the first time? Throughout British history, members of the royal family have had liaisons, some…
Dead Famous Londoners: Theodore Hook and The Berners Street Hoax
Chances are, you’ve never heard of the Berners Street Hoax, one of the world’s biggest pranks and one which brought Georgian London to a virtual standstill. Concocted by Theodore Hook who was a celebrity of the…
Dead Famous Londoners: Richard D’Oyly Carte
A Victorian heavyweight, Richard D’Oyly Carte was hotelier extraordinaire, a composer, talent agent (he managed Oscar Wilde) and music impresario. His management prowess led to the birth of the Palace Theatre, the Savoy Theatre and the…