by BlackTaxiTours | Nov 16, 2023 | Black Taxi Tours of London
Do you like money? No, I mean really like money? Because if you are fascinated by the history of finance then this hidden away museum, tucked down a side street alongside the Bank of England, could be just for you. The Bank of England was founded in the late 17th...
by BlackTaxiTours | Nov 8, 2023 | Black Taxi Tours of London
There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned spat between neighbours to bring out the worst in people. Stand on Cornhill facing number 54-55, look up, and you’ll spot the extreme measures taken by the architect of this building against the church next door. They are...
by BlackTaxiTours | Nov 6, 2023 | Black Taxi Tours of London
The futuristic Lloyds of London Insurance building a secret? Clearly not. Although not exactly small – 14 floors, 76 meters high and occupying 40,000 square meters – unless you’re a London cabbie or happen to work there, you’ll be hard pushed to find it. That’s...
by BlackTaxiTours | Nov 1, 2023 | Black Taxi Tours of London
Image courtesy of Wikipedia Stop at Mitre Square and sit down on one of the benches set amongst a small sculptured garden. Take a moment to take in your surroundings. On three sides, sleek modern office blocks rise confidently into the sky while on Mitre Street, sits...