Eynsford: Riverside Village 30 Mins from London with Castle
Eynsford, a Kent village 30 minutes from London, offers medieval ruins, a wildlife centre with 100 birds of prey, and a top-rated pub for Sunday roasts.
Category : Heritage History
Buckingham Palace Royal Jewellery Exhibition Announced
Buckingham Palace will open the first exhibition dedicated to 500 years of British royal jewellery in 2027, featuring over 300 pieces, two-thirds never shown publicly.
Man jailed for stealing 350-year-old map from Greenwich museum
Melvin West, 70, jailed for three years for cutting a 350-year-old map from a 1684 atlas at Greenwich's National Maritime Museum; the map remains missing.
Burgh House Vows to Stay Free and Open to All
New Burgh House director Moira Lascelles vows to keep Hampstead's heritage hub free, with plans for community outreach and a new chamber music partnership.
Plaque unveiled at Marvell's former Highgate home site
Mayor of Camden Trisha Leman unveiled a new plaque in Waterlow Park marking the approximate site of poet Andrew Marvell's Highgate cottage, funded by The Highgate Society.
Prince Charles Cinema saved with new 25-year lease
The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has signed a 25-year lease with no break clause, ending 21 months of uncertainty and securing its future.
Rules Restaurant Building Gifted to National Trust
The freehold of Rules, London's oldest restaurant, has been donated to the National Trust, securing its future and preserving two centuries of history.
High Weald named England's third best autumn colour spot
The High Weald ranks third in England for autumn colour, with 20.90% broadleaf woodland, per cottages.com. Surrey Hills leads at 27.95%.
John Boyega on Damilola Taylor BBC documentary
Star Wars actor John Boyega hopes new BBC documentary on Damilola Taylor killing shows Peckham's lasting trauma and positive impact.
New Book Reveals Unseen Photos of 1930s London Life
A new book, 'Britain in the 1930s', features over 600 unseen black-and-white photos of London, including scenes at Waterloo Station, Tower Beach, and Trafalgar Square, capturing everyday life before WWII.
Winchester: 50-Minute Autumn Day Trip From London
Winchester, 50 minutes from London by train, offers historic sites, a huge Sunday farmers' market, and countryside walks—but homes cost £617,762, barely below London's average.
Dulwich Village: From marsh to elite London suburb
Dulwich Village, now averaging £1,573,499 for homes, began as a marshy meadow in 967 AD, evolving through Georgian and Victorian eras into one of London's most coveted neighbourhoods.
Hampstead Death Notice: Dr Bridgett Anderson Jones, 94
Dr Bridgett Elizabeth Anderson Jones, 94, of Hampstead, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2026. A requiem mass will be announced; no funeral is planned.
Amy Johnson: Blue Plaque Honours Pioneering Pilot's London Home
A blue plaque now marks Amy Johnson's former London home in Hendon Way, 85 years after the pioneering pilot's mysterious death, celebrating her record-breaking flights and enduring legacy.
City blue plaques: Only three honour women, forum says
Only three of around 140 blue plaques in the City of London honour women, fewer than those for men named William, according to the Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum.
Kingston Market Fire Investigation After Blaze Destroys Stalls
A fire destroyed market stalls in Kingston upon Thames early on October 6, prompting an investigation by police and the London Fire Brigade, with eight evacuated and no injuries reported.
Burn Bullock owners defend car storage at Mitcham pub
Owners of the burnt-out Burn Bullock pub in Mitcham say they'll keep parking cars on site to deter vandals, despite a council enforcement notice, until refurbishment begins.
Railway's role in Welling's transformation to shopping hub
Welling grew from a tiny village into one of Bexley's largest shopping centres, with over 250 shops along a mile-long High Street, shaped by a Roman road and the 1895 railway.
Oxford: Historic Autumn Getaway 50 Minutes from London
Oxford, 50 minutes from London, offers autumn charm and commuter appeal. Homes average £542,443, £122,521 less than London's average. Explore its history, museums, and nature.
Dickens Family Hid from Creditors in Highgate in 1832
In summer 1832, the Dickens family hid from creditors at 92 North Road, Highgate, to avoid debtor's prison, a pivotal moment in Charles Dickens' life.
Blackheath plague pit myth challenged by archive records
Historians refute the legend that Blackheath's 275 acres conceal mass graves from the Black Death, citing records that the name predates the plague and no evidence of burials has been found.
Dame Esther Rantzen Dies at 86; Family Pays Tribute
Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at 86. Her family called her a 'most wonderful mother' and 'cherished grandmother'.
Heaven nightclub given protected status by Westminster Council
Heaven nightclub in London has been listed as an Asset of Community Value for the second time, protecting it from redevelopment until 2031 and supporting plans for a charity-run venue.
Why Blackheath's 275 Acres Were Never Built On
Blackheath in south-east London has remained a 275-acre open space for centuries. Poor soil, historic ownership, and 1871 protection saved it from development.
Cutty Sark: World's Last Surviving Tea Clipper
Discover the Cutty Sark, the world's only surviving tea clipper, built in 1869. Learn about its history, speed, and survival in Greenwich.
Cecil Court: London's Hidden Street Inspired by Diagon Alley
Cecil Court, a hidden London street near Leicester Square, offers rare bookshops, antiques, and a rumored Diagon Alley connection.
Croydon's Saffron Tower: A Clue to the Town's Name
Croydon's name derives from Anglo-Saxon 'Crogdene', meaning 'valley of the crocuses', reflecting its medieval saffron industry, now remembered by landmarks.
Hampstead Death Notice: Irene 'Paddy' Jeary Funeral
Hampstead published 1 death notice in the last 7 days. Irene 'Paddy' Jeary's funeral is set for September 23 at St Marylebone Crematorium.
Beckenham Odeon to close as church plans worship venue
Odeon Beckenham will close at the end of November 2026 after Citygate Church, the building's owners, filed plans to convert the Grade II-listed Art Deco cinema into a place of worship.
Ackermans Chocolates: Lost London Shop Loved by Royals
Ackermans Chocolates, founded by Jewish émigrés in Hampstead, served the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, earning a Royal Warrant in 1968 before closing in 2002.
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