History & Culture in London

Discover 21 history & culture in London.

London, England

The Vincent Street Fireplace

A lasting remnant of The Blitz.

London, England

Shepherdess Walk Mosaics

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

London, England

Floating Coffin of Pinner

One man's attempt to stay one step ahead of the church.

London, England

The Ancient House

One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.

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Mount Street Gardens

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

London, England

Lincoln's Inn

This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.

London, England

Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

London, England

The Bremer Car

Likely the first car with an internal combustion engine constructed in the United Kingdom.

London, England

The Cornhill Devils

These Victorian era devil sculptures were designed to spite a local vicar.

London, England

Goldsmith's Garden

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

London, England

Deptford Anchor

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

London, England

Michelin House

An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.

London, England

Benedict Arnold's London Residence

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

London, England

Odeon Covent Garden

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

London, England

Silver Jubilee Crystal Crown

A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."

London, England

The Coronation Stone

Legend has it that seven Anglo-Saxon kings were coronated on this stone, located in the appropriately-named town of Kingston.