What connects the 90s pop band Aqua with Vin Diesel and Superman? Answer - closed London Underground station Aldwych. Aldwych, is a now-defunct station close to Holborn, and this was where we started our tour with "Hidden London". Run by the London Museum, these tours focus on exploring closed underground stations dotted all around (or... Continue Reading →
Moorgate is a London Underground station used by thousands of people every day - but not all of it is on view. Old Moorgate sits alongside the newer station, and it's usually hidden from regular folk. But you can take a tour of it. Old Moorgate station tour The London Transport Museum offers many tours... Continue Reading →
London is the last resting place of many famous writers, including William Blake and Daniel Defoe. You'll find them in the ancient burial ground at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground in Islington. London has many old burial grounds. The ever-expanding city swallowed up local villages and churchyards. Graves disappeared between towering modern high-rise buildings. History hidden... Continue Reading →
Obviously we're not be able to visit some places in London at the moment. But once we can, you may be interested in trying some more unusual (and less busy) ideas. Unsurprisingly, some of these have a literary connection, and some are perfect for a bit of creative inspiration. So read on for five things... Continue Reading →
If you’re going to visit a library, why not start with the top of the pile? The British Library in London runs daily behind-the-scenes tours lasting 60 minutes and costing just £10 (£8 if you're a member) - bargain! The architectural style of the British Library isn't to everyone’s tastes but that might be down... Continue Reading →
Highgate East cemetery is one of the biggest and oldest graveyards in London. It's split into two sides, East and West. Both sides are open to visit for a fee - but the West requires a tour, whilst the East lets you wander at will. The cemetery was one of a number built and run... Continue Reading →
The Charles Dickens Museum in London is based in number 48 Doughty Street, where Dickens' lived from 1837 to 1839. It's where he wrote some of his most famous works including Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby. It opened as a museum in 1925. The home is furnished with a lot of authentic pieces, many purchased from... Continue Reading →
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