Look Up London
Look Up London (Katie)Enjoy a new, in-depth post about London's Hidden History every Wednesday.
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The Story of London’s First Refugees
15-21 June 2026 is Refugee Week, but have you ever wondered where that word, refugee, comes from?
This week’s new blog is all about the story of the Huguenots and where we can see their legacy across London.
Ever spotted this in Soho Squ...
Behind Locked Doors at Highgate Cemetery
Aside from Westminster Abbey, Highgate Cemetery is probably the most star-studded final resting place in London.
Since it opened in 1839 over 170,000 people have been buried at the cemetery with a mix of tombs from the very plain to the ou...
Exploring Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
It might not be as famous or star-studded as Highgate or Kensal Green, but Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park is one of Mile End’s most charming places to explore.
Because of the 19th century population boom, London needed new burial grounds on t...
The History of Bunhill Fields
Today Bunhill Fields is a wonderful slice of calm alongside the busy Old Street roundabout. But its history is macabre, curious and full of surprises.
History of Bunhill Fields
Its name is a derivation of bone hill, literally where car...
The Evolution of London's Blue Plaques
One of the easiest ways to start learning about London’s history is to look out for blue plaques.
In this week’s post, I’m taking you through the history of the London’s blue (and other coloured!) plaques (the oldest and most extensive sch...
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