“Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.” Oscar Wilde Built on Great Marlborough Street in 1924, Arthur Lasenby Liberty’s … More
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What Exactly Is: Fulham Palace?
A short walk from Putney Bridge station lies a majestic Grade I listed property that to some, still remains largely unknown. … More
The Linear World Clock: Piccadilly Circus station
Amongst the crowds of commuters and tourists within the circular entrance at Piccadilly Circus station lies this wonderful relic from London Underground’s past: the linear world clock.
Remembering: Mr. ‘Beau’ Brummell
“To be truly elegant one should not be noticed.” Mr. George Bryan ‘Beau’ Brummell
Wondering Woburn Walk…
Wondering the back streets of London offers many architectural treats in store for budding history buffs to discover. Take the … More
St Mary Abbots Parish Church, Kensington
In the heart of Kensington lies a fascinating example of neo-Gothic architecture from the renowned architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, … More
The Guildhall Art Gallery: London’s Roman Amphitheatre
The City of London is the oldest area of the capital originating as a settlement in AD43. As you can … More
A Londoner’s Landmark’s: Miss Caroline Taggart
In the second of an interview series profiling Londoners and their love of the capital, A Gentleman’s Jotter welcomes editor … More
What Exactly Is: a piece of ancient Egypt doing by the Thames?
If you’ve ever taken a stroll along the Embankment, you may have stumbled across this wonderful, if somewhat perplexing structure … More
What Exactly Is: the fountain at Piccadilly Circus?
The third installment in a new series on the blog which takes a closer look at some of London’s most … More
