by Dorothee Schröder Belonging to Bread Street Ward, Little Distaff Lane was originally located where Cannon Street now runs.After the post–World War II redevelopment, it became known simply as Distaff
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CornhillCornhill
by Dorothee Schröder Cornhill is both a ward and a street in the City of London, running from Bank Junction to Leadenhall Street.Alongside Tower Hill and Ludgate Hill, Cornhill is
BishopsgateBishopsgate
by Dorothee Schröder The City of London stands on the site of the former Roman settlement of Londinium.In Roman times, it was enclosed by a defensive wall with seven gates,
Aldgate High StreetAldgate High Street
by Dorothee Schröder Aldgate High Street got its name from one of the gates of the old London Wall dating back to Roman times. There are different explanations of what
Haunted London: Ghosts of LondonHaunted London: Ghosts of London
A Walk beyond Time and Place London is the most haunted capital in the world. Given its history and legends, this claim seems to have a true ring to it.
Greenwich: A walk to the place of timeGreenwich: A walk to the place of time
A Walk beyond Time and Place Being one of the most beautiful parts of London, Greenwich has a lot to offer. On this walk you will not only discover its
Curious London: Fleet Street and TempleCurious London: Fleet Street and Temple
A Walk beyond Time and Place The name of Fleet Street is known all over the world. Known as Britain’s centre of newspapers and journalism, it is also steeped in
Strange tales from the River Thames: A walk along the SouthbankStrange tales from the River Thames: A walk along the Southbank
A Walk beyond Time and Place A walk along the Southbank of the River Thames is something tourists love to do. It includes many famous sights and views in a
Secret London: The mysterious area of ClerkenwellSecret London: The mysterious area of Clerkenwell
A Walk beyond Time and Place This walk leads you through the quirky area of Clerkenwell, one of the most mysterious parts of London. It has a rich history that
“Bah! Humbug!”- A Guide to the locations of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”“Bah! Humbug!”- A Guide to the locations of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”
A Walk beyond Time and Place Christmas is near and we want to celebrate Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” (1843) by presenting you a Self-Guided Walk to the locations of