Historic agency snaps up independent boutique propert…

Historic agency snaps up independent boutique propert…

Chestertons – London’s oldest estate agency which is itself up for sale – has snapped up a small independent. It has acquired Behr & Butchoff, a boutique agency in St John’s Wood... Read more »
Two historic cabmen’s shelters in London have been added to the National Heritage List

Two historic cabmen’s shelters in London have been added to the National Heritage List

In London, we have loads of really cool and quirky buildings that offer up slice after slice of our rich history. If you’ve spotted little emerald green huts around the city and... Read more »
Contractor picked to redevelop historic West London studios

Contractor picked to redevelop historic West London studios

Glencar has been chosen to head up a £25m overhaul of the historic Ealing Studios in West London. The comprehensive makeover will transform the studio into one of “the most advanced studios... Read more »
Victorian Gothic gates from historic market restored

Victorian Gothic gates from historic market restored

A set of Gothic gates that are the only surviving feature of a 19th century Tower Hamlets market have been newly restored. The Columbia Market gates outside Columbia Market Nursery School were officially opened on Thursday... Read more »
Historic England takes South London landmarks off ‘risk register’ – South London News

Historic England takes South London landmarks off ‘risk register’ – South London News

An historic drinking fountain has been dubbed ‘as good as new’ and is off the ‘at risk register’ according to the guardians of the nationwide landmarks, Historic England.  The Grade-II listed Portland... Read more »
Historic Clapham hospice sees return of ‘quality wares’ charity shop on its doorstep – South London News

Historic Clapham hospice sees return of ‘quality wares’ charity shop on its doorstep – South London News

A famous hospice’s charity shops are notable across the capital for promoting fashionable goods, and rare designer and vintage pieces. Now, a new branch aimed at raising funds to support the Royal Trinity... Read more »
Historic London Pub Has Been Saved From Closure

Historic London Pub Has Been Saved From Closure

In a huge victory for pub culture, one of the UK’s most beloved boozers has just been saved from closure after a successful campaign to save it from a licence review. The... Read more »
Queen’s funeral: ‘An honour to be part of historic occasion to say final farewell to longest reigning monarch in British history’

Queen’s funeral: ‘An honour to be part of historic occasion to say final farewell to longest reigning monarch in British history’

It was a day I will never forget. A day I had the chance, with thousands of other people across London, to say a final farewell to our Queen – the longest... Read more »
Acclaimed author Emma Donoghue on Haven, her latest historic gem

Acclaimed author Emma Donoghue on Haven, her latest historic gem

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Arts Books It’s clear there’s no century in the history of this world that couldn’t be teased into a compelling read by author Emma Donoghue. Publishing date: Sep... Read more »
Hanwell Town boss ready for Geordies’ historic season

Hanwell Town boss ready for Geordies’ historic season

As Hanwell Town begin life as a Step Three football club for the first time in their 100-year history on Saturday, manager Chris Moore is confident his players will hold their own... Read more »