by Dorothee Schröder It is impossible to speak of Upper Thames Street without also referring to Lower Thames Street, for the former is simply a continuation of the latter. Upper
Category: London beyond time and place
Threadneedle StreetThreadneedle Street
by Dorothee Schröder In the ward of Cornhill lies Threadneedle Street, a thoroughfare steeped in history. It runs from Bishopsgate in the northeast to Bank Junction in the southwest and
How to Explore London Through Its ShadowsHow to Explore London Through Its Shadows
Some cities reveal themselves in daylight.London reveals itself in the dark. After sunset, the city shifts. Streets that feel ordinary at noon begin to hum with a quiet tension. Narrow
Seething LaneSeething Lane
by Dorothee Schröder Seething Lane lies in the eastern part of the City of London. It runs from Hart Street in the north to Byward Street in the south, linking
London Beyond Time and Place – Dark Secrets of Whitechapel (Live Virtual Tour)London Beyond Time and Place – Dark Secrets of Whitechapel (Live Virtual Tour)
Step into the darkest chapter of London’s history. In this 45-minute live virtual tour, we explore hidden locations, untold stories, and the brutal crimes that shaped Victorian Whitechapel – far
Rood LaneRood Lane
by Dorothee Schröder Rood Lane is a short lane in the eastern part of the City of London, lined today with huge and impressive office buildings. Yet as part of
Queen Victoria StreetQueen Victoria Street
by Dorothee Schröder Queen Victoria Street takes its name from the monarch who reigned from 1837 to 1901. The street runs from the junction of New Bridge Street and Victoria
Paternoster SquarePaternoster Square
by Dorothee Schröder Paternoster Square lies behind St Paul’s Cathedral, near the top of Ludgate Hill — one of three hills in central London, alongside Tower Hill and Cornhill. In
Old BaileyOld Bailey
by Dorothee Schröder Old Bailey is a street in the City of London that is home to the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, which is also commonly referred
Newgate StreetNewgate Street
by Dorothee Schröder Newgate Street lies in the western part of the City of London. It is a short street stretching from Cheapside and St Paul’s Cathedral westward to the