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Hidden Roman ruins in a hair salon in the City of London

For the hidden Roman ruins series, we are today in Leadenhall Market, one of the most beautiful and oldest markets in London, dating from the 14th century.

Hidden Roman ruins in a car park in the City of London

On London Wall, where the Museum of London once stood, you'll find the remains of a Roman castrum, a fortified camp for soldiers!

The exact centre of London… where is it?

Talking about central London is always a somewhat controversial and complex topic, given the vastness of what could be defined as central London.

The Elfin Oak in Kensington Gardens

The Elfin Oak is a wonderful sculpture made from the trunk of a 900-year-old oak from Richmond Park and donated by Lady Fortescue, to improve the structures present in the...

The smallest shopping arcade in London

A real hidden gem, a small arcade with some local shops such as a small supermarket, a pharmacy and a hairdresser, part of the Dolphin Square residential complex.

River Effra, the lost river of South London

The Effra once flowed through Brixton until it met the Thames right here in Vauxhall, in front of MI6, the British secret services building.

Strange iron structures along the canal in London: what are they?

These guards were installed with the simple purpose of protecting the masonry from the wear and tear caused by the horse tow ropes.

The first public drinking fountain in London

The first public drinking fountain in London was installed in April 1859 and became so popular that hundreds of people lined up every day.

Guildhall City of London Roman Amphitheatre

A great Roman amphitheatre in the heart of the City of London!

We're in the Guildhall Yard, and if you take a quick look at the ground, you'll notice a line that represents what was once the perimeter of the ancient amphitheatre.

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London is definitely the best city in the world, a city you won’t forget.

There is so much to see, so many things to do that you won’t have enough time to discover everything that London has to offer.

London is food, events and culture!

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