Essential History | The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
You cannot fail to be amazed by All Hallows by the Tower. It is the oldest church in the City of London. It was founded by the Abbey of Barking in 675 AD – 300 years before the Tower of London was built. It’s a fabulous church to participate in a traditional English Christmas service. [...]
Don't miss seeing the Lord Mayor of the City of London fire up the Christmas lights each year - often to live choral music. Leadenhall Market is a restored Victorian covered market that sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat. Although there has been a forum (market place) on where Leadenhall Market stands [...]