London Through the Ages: 2,000 Years Uncovered
Discover the hidden layers beneath the glass towers and cobbled lanes, where ancient walls, medieval alleyways, and bomb-scarred ruins all tell the story of a city that never stopped rebuilding.
Created by Arthur Bingsly
Arthur Bingsly grew up wandering the streets of London fascinated by its history. After years working in publishing, he turned his knack for research and storytelling into guiding, blending sharp wit with a gift for uncovering quirky details of the city he calls home.
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What you'll walk and learn about
Temple Bar Gate
Dragon marking the old city boundary
Dr. Samuel Johnson’s House
Where the first English dictionary was written
Hodge the Cat
Dr. Johnson’s trusty companion
Ye Old Cheshire Cheese Pub
A lively pub with a long history
Saint Bride's Church
Church rebuilt after the Great Fire
St Paul's Cathedral
The most famous civilian church in England
St Mary-le-Bow Church
Historic church known for its bells
Daunt Books
Cozy bookshop loved by tourists & locals
Guildhall
City of London’s meeting place.
London Phonebooth
See one of the iconic red phonebooths
Duke of Wellington Statue
Statue commemorating a historic London figure
Royal Exchange
Stock exchange turned upscale shopping mall
Leadenhall Market
One of the oldest markets in London
The Leaky Cauldron
See two Harry Potter filming locations
London’s Smallest Statue
See a tiny statue with a tall tale
St Dunstan in the East Church
Church left untouched after the Blitz
Tower Hill Execution Site
Site of 120+ executions over 400 years
London City Wall
See this Roman remnant from 200 A.D.
