Hidden London: Episode 12
Winchester Palace was built in the early 13th century for the Bishops of Winchester who visited London to meet with royals such as James I of Scotland or for business meetings. It had two courtyards, a tennis court and...
Category: Lesser Known Places
Cabmen’s Shelter
Hidden London: Episode 11
The first Cabmen’s Shelter was built in 1875 in St John’s Wood. 60 huts were built though most were demolished. 13 still remain, with 10 in operation. The one in St John's Wood is still in operation along with...
Mayfair – Lesser Known Parts
Hidden London: Episode 10
We are back in Mayfair because it has a lot of history and of course great shopping stores. Mayfair takes its name from the fairs which took place every year in May in the mid 1700 to 1800s. There...
Mayfair – The most expensive plot on the monopoly board
Hidden London: Episode 9
Mayfair is an upmarket area of elegant Georgian townhouses, exclusive hotels such as Claridges with the oldest manned lift in London where guests were once expected to stay for a month and gourmet Michelin star restaurants. Mayfair is...
Neal’s Yard
Hidden London: Episode 8
Neal's Yard is named after a 17th century developer, Thomas Neale. It is actually a small alley way that passes through a courtyard between Shorts Gardens and Monmouth Street in Covent Garden, London.
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