Charles James Napier was born in the Palace of Whitehall in London in August 1782 into a military family. Aged 12 … More
Category: London
Kensington Palace (1): The History
When William and Mary arrived in England in 1689 to take the throne they purchased Nottingham House in the village … More
London Churches: St Mary Woolnooth
It is thought that this has been a site of worship for over 2000 years as excavations have revealed the presence … More
Statues and Monuments: Albert Memorial
The memorial, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who had died in … More
London Churches: St Martin Orgar
All that remains of the church of St Martin Orgar in the city of London is it’s bell tower. The … More
Statues and Monuments: Michael Faraday
Michael faraday was born in Southwark London in 1791. He received only a basic education before going to work at a … More
London Churches: St Olave’s
St Olave’s church no longer exists and today is an open space in Silver St in the city of London. … More
Statues and Monuments: Firefighters Memorial
The Firefighters Memorial is opposite the south side of St. Paul’s Cathedral . The Cathedral has often been depicted surrounded … More
London Churches: St Benet
St Benet is a small church which stands in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral. Since 1879 it has been … More
Bunhill Fields
Bunhill fields is an open space and former burial ground just north of the city of London, in the … More