Come share in London’s history…
A journey through time at London’s National Gallery
Photo by Black Taxi Tours of LondonStanding proudly on Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is one of London's must-visit attractions, home to more than 2,300 masterpieces spanning over 700 years of European art. Best of all, general admission is free, making it an...
St James’s Palace: London’s oldest royal palace still at the heart of history
Image by Black Taxi Tours of LondonTucked away just moments from Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace is one of London's most overlooked royal landmarks. Built between 1531 and 1536 by King Henry VIII, its distinctive red-brick Tudor façade has survived fires, wars,...
St Paul’s Cathedral: London’s timeless masterpiece
Image by Black Taxi Tours of LondonFew landmarks capture the spirit of London quite like St Paul's Cathedral. Rising above the city's skyline with its magnificent dome, this architectural icon has stood as a symbol of resilience, faith, and British history for more...
James Smith & Sons: The London umbrella shop that’s been keeping Britain dry since 1830
Image by Black Taxi Tours of LondonHidden among the bustle of New Oxford Street is one of London's most delightful surviving pieces of Victorian Britain. James Smith & Sons, established in 1830, is widely recognised as London's oldest umbrella shop, and stepping...
Churchill in Parliament Square: the statue that watches over Westminster
Photograph by Black Taxi Tours of LondonStanding proudly in the heart of London's Parliament Square, the bronze statue of Sir Winston Churchill is one of the city's most photographed monuments. Unveiled in 1973 by his widow, Clementine Churchill, the larger-than-life...
The London Eye: A modern icon with a remarkable story
Image by Black Taxi Tours of LondonTowering gracefully above the River Thames, the London Eye has become one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Although it looks as though it has always been part of London's skyline, this giant observation wheel is...
Trafalgar Square: The Heart of Historic London
Image by Black Taxi Tours of LondonFew places capture the spirit of London quite like Trafalgar Square. Located in the centre of the city, this famous public space commemorates the British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where Admiral Horatio Nelson...
The Household Cavalry: London’s Most Spectacular Royal Tradition
Image by Black Taxi Tours of LondonFew sights capture the pageantry of London quite like the mounted soldiers of the Household Cavalry. Dressed in gleaming breastplates, plumed helmets, and scarlet tunics, these iconic horsemen have become one of the capital's most...
The Athenæum Club: London’s Home of Ideas Since 1824
Photo by Black Taxi Tours of LondonFew London institutions embody the city’s intellectual spirit quite like the Athenæum Club, founded in 1824 as a haven for “literary and scientific men and followers of the fine arts.” Its creator, John Wilson Croker, imagined a...