The London Blog
The London Blog
The History of Arsenal Football Club – A Guided Walk
I’m Jon Cox, a qualified London tour guide and a lifelong supporter of Arsenal Football Club. For as long as I can remember, Arsenal has been a huge part of my life. From unforgettable matches and legendary players to the deep-rooted history of the club, it’s a story...
Pie & Mash, The Authentic Food of London
There are certain foods in London that go far beyond taste — they’re about identity, history, and a way of life that stubbornly refuses to disappear. Pie and mash is one of them. And on a recent wander down Tower Bridge Road, I found myself revisiting one of the true...
The Beatles, Bowie & Friends – Soho Walking Tour on Sat 25th April 2026
The Beatles, Bowie & Friends! Rock Legends of Soho Walking Tour – Saturday 25th April London’s Soho has always marched to the beat of its own drum. From smoky jazz clubs to electrifying rock ‘n’ roll stages, these streets have witnessed the rise of some of the...
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Guide
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace: A Local Guide What Is the Changing of the Guard? Few moments capture the pageantry and tradition of London quite like the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. For many visitors it becomes one of the highlights of...
The Cally Clock Tower
Climbing the Cally Clock Tower: History, Views and a Hidden Side of London If you’re looking for a London experience that combines spectacular views with rich, layered history, the Cally Clock Tower in Caledonian Park is hard to beat. Standing 40 metres tall, this...
London’s Pearly Kings & Queens
A Real Slice of Classic London Life I stumbled across the Pearly King and Queen completely by chance while walking through Covent Garden — one of those classic London moments where history suddenly appears right in front of you. Standing among the street performers...
A Hidden London Gem With A Sci-fi Twist
London’s Police Call-Posts & Blue Police Boxes: The Street Furniture That Became a Sci-Fi Legend From the late 1920s through to the late 1960s, London’s streets were dotted with a unique piece of police street furniture: Police call-posts and Police Telephone...
The History of Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, The Official London Home of The King Buckingham Palace is one of the world’s most recognisable buildings and the official London residence of the British monarch. Yet it began life not as a palace, but as a private townhouse. From Townhouse to Royal...