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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...
Tower Bridge: London’s Iconic Victorian Masterpiece
Few landmarks are as recognizable as Tower Bridge, the magnificent structure that spans the River Thames in London. Often mistaken for London Bridge, Tower Bridge has become one of the city's most beloved symbols and a remarkable example of Victorian engineering....