Sights in London

Statues in London

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This statue is located east of the courtyard of the church, which was the work of Percy Fitzgerald. It was erected in honor of Dr.

Historical Monuments in London

Lincoln's Inn Fields

This is the largest public square in London, founded in 1630. There are several important buildings nearby such as the Land Regist

Churches in London

Church of St Bartholomew the Great

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The Anglican church of St Barts (as Londoners call it) is a little gem that deserves to be better known, although part of its char

Statues in London

Barge Master & Swan Marker Sculpture

Strolling in the early hours on a Sunday morning across Southwark Bridge I found this statue of an ancient tradition of the Middle

Churches in London

Saint James Garlickhythe

Wandering aimlessly at 7 am on a Sunday, I crossed Southwark Bridge. I found a statue which I've written before this century churc

Statues in London

Statue of George IV

George IV was born in London in 1762 and died in 1830. He was a very special king with a life which was quite scandalous for the t

Statues in London

Monument to Major General Henry Haveloc

Located southeast of this amazing place is the statue of Sir Henry Haveloc (1795 - 1857), honoured for his outstanding service to

Statues in London

Monument to Baron Napier of Magdala Cornelis

The monument to the horse born in Ceylon (now in Sri Lanka), also known as the "Island of a thousand names" and a British colony u

Churches in London

Chuch St. Dunstan in the West

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This Gothic-looking octagonal church and lantern tower was designed by John Shaw in the eighteenth century. It was started on a di

Historical Monuments in London

Nelson's ship

On 24 May 2010 a replica of the ship of English Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1805) was inaugurated. It is a symbol of the countr

Historical Monuments in London

House William Hazlitt

This Georgian house is distinguished by its style, its balance of proportions, its red bricks, sash windows and beds of violets fi

Statues in London

Still Water Horse Head Statue

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For some, a splendid example of modern art, for others one of the ugliest statues in London, the Marwari horse head of Marble Arch

Churches in London

St. Mary-le-Bow

This small church, over 700 years old, is officially known as the St Mary & Holy Trinity Church, but better known as Bow Church. O

Churches in London

Our Lady & St. Catherine of Siena

It is a Roman Catholic church, built in 1870, with charming brick architecture that is quite beautiful, though not very detailed.

Bridges in London

Southwark

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Southwark Bridge is located between Tower Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. This is an awesome bridge. It is very central and the

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Historical Monuments in London

The Parish Church of St Mary le Strand

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Standing on a tiny traffic island between two main roads, the Church of St Mary on the Strand is notable for its unusual architect

Historical Monuments in London

The Mall

Located a few meters from the famous and imposing Trafalgar Square, the Mall is London's equivalent of the Champs Elysées. It is a

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Statues in London

Statue of Richard I of England

The son of Henry II, Richard I of England, known as the Lion Heart, was born in 1157 and died in April 1199 after an arrow wound.