The area of Hatton Garden blends centuries of jewellery craft, hidden vaults, bold heists, and quiet workshops, a London street where glittering wealth and gritty history sit side by side. While researching and writing a new tour about the area I was surprised to discover in a quiet backwater a very strong link to the… Continue reading Round and round the Garden
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Wandering around the Wandle
Earlier this week I found myself in Wandsworth (I really am turning into a South Londonophile!). I was researching a tour I’m putting together that takes in a stretch of the Thames Path between Putney and Battersea Pleasure Gardens. I was particularly keen to take a look at one of London’s rivers, the Wandle. Although… Continue reading Wandering around the Wandle
A LONDON MISCELLANY 