by Dorothee Schröder A Riverside Name Chelsea lies on the north bank of the River Thames in West London. Its name derives from an Old English term meaning “landing place
Category: Tales beyond time and place
10 Facts About Bloomsbury10 Facts About Bloomsbury
by Dorothee Schröder A West End District in Camden Bloomsbury is a district in London’s West End and forms part of the London Borough of Camden. From Blemondisberi to Bloomsbury
10 Facts About Angel10 Facts About Angel
by Dorothee Schröder Location and transportAngel is a district in north London, part of the Borough of Islington. The A1 (London–Edinburgh road) and the Inner Ring Road both pass through
WalbrookWalbrook
by Dorothee Schröder Walbrook is a short street in the City of London, running between Queen Victoria Street in the north and Cannon Street in the south. It lies within
Vine StreetVine Street
by Dorothee Schröder Vine Street is a small cul-de-sac in the City of London. It runs northwards from the junction of Crosswall and America Square and lies parallel to Minories.
Upper Thames StreetUpper Thames Street
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
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
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