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London's Best Christmas Carol Services 2025

Discover the top Christmas carol services in London for 2025. From free concerts at St Paul's to candlelit events at the Royal Albert Hall, find your perfect festive outing.

Croydon Minster's historic grounds set for revamp

Croydon Minster's forecourt is undergoing a major regeneration, removing a notorious subway and creating a safer, greener public space. Discover the plans for this historic landmark.

Empire State Building: A Timeless NYC Experience

Discover why the historic Empire State Building, a Wonder of the Modern World, is an unmissable experience for any visitor to New York City, offering tradition and breathtaking views.

Borough Market: London's Historic Food Paradise

Discover Borough Market, London's historic 18th-century food haven. Explore artisan producers, global street food, and must-try spots like The Black Pig. Plan your visit today!

Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist

Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.

Discover London's historic pubs from 1520 onwards

Explore London's oldest pubs from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese to The Prospect of Whitby. Discover their fascinating stories, famous patrons like Charles Dickens, and centuries of history.

Tourists tear down ancient castle wall for photos

Tourists destroyed a 500-year-old wall at Ardvreck Castle to avoid wet feet for Instagram pictures. Historic Assynt condemns the vandalism on Scotland's NC500 route. Help protect our heritage.

Lost London revealed in historic photo collection

Discover London's vanished past through 300+ historic photographs in new book 'Panoramas of Lost London', featuring never-before-seen images of the capital's dramatic transformation.

Hornsey Town Hall restored after six-year project

North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.

10 Historic Hotels for a Time-Travel Getaway

Discover 10 unique hotels across the UK and Europe where you can step back in time, from Robert Browning's Florence apartment to a Tudor manor in Wales. Book your historic escape today!

London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis

Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.

Free London Weekend Events: November 14-16

Discover the best free activities in London this weekend, from a secret subway tour to a major jazz festival. Save money while enjoying the capital's culture.

Historic Simpson's Tavern to reopen as Cloth Cornhill

London's 18th century Simpson's Tavern is set to reopen in 2025 as Cloth Cornhill after a rent dispute closure. The new owners promise to maintain the historic spirit with chops, steaks and wine-fuelled lunches.

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