Samuel Johnson Statue
England’s most famous writer of the 18th century - and creator of the first English dictionary - looks very cuddly and amusing company in...
Carnaby Street
Historically, Carnaby Street derives its name from Karnaby House, located to its east and originally erected in 1683. It is not known...
Bomber Harris
Responsible for the bombing raids that infamously destroyed Dresden, ‘Bomber’ Harris was a fighter pilot during WWI. Taking charge of...
Gladstone Memorial
Liberal Party statesman and prime minister four times, Gladstone (1809-1898) was cited by Churchill as Britain’s greatest prime minister....
Rotten Row
Rotten Row is a broad track running for 1,384 metres (4,541 ft) along the south side of Hyde Park in London. It leads from Hyde Park...
Westminster Bridge
The first Westminster Bridge featured semi-octagonal turrets at intervals along the crossing to provide shelter for pedestrians, but...
Bush House
Now part of the Strand Campus of King's College London, Bush House previously served as the headquarters of BBC World Service. The...
Banqueting House
The Banqueting House, Whitehall, is the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall in London. The building is important in the...
Aldwych Station
Situated on the Strand is the disused Aldwych station. The line from Aldwych to Holborn was first suggested in the late 1890's. The plans...
