London’s Victoria and Albert Museum houses what is arguably the greatest decorative arts collection in the world. Located close to the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, it is a popular tourist spot that most regular visitors to the city,…
London: A Second Home For Millions
London is both one of the most important economic centres in the world as well as a cultural hub for millions of people in the United Kingdom. With architecture reaching back hundreds of years, a bustling and vibrant night scene,…
The history of the Tower of London
The castle known as the Tower of London is a building which virtually all London-goers, including Tunde Folawiyo, will probably have seen. Located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, it sits just north of the Thames. Whilst nowadays, it is…
The building of Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most recognisable structures; anyone who visits this city on a regular basis, such as Tunde Folawiyo, will be familiar with it. This combined suspension and bascule bridge is made up of two towers, which…
Landmarks of London: Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster stands amongst the most recognisable structures in all of central London, serving as a meeting place for the UK’s two houses of parliament. Most commonly referred to as “House of Parliament”, the structure stands on Middlesex…
A guide to the National Maritime Museum
As a history fanatic, Tunde Folawiyo will probably be familiar with the NMM (National Maritime Museum); located in Greenwich, it is one of London’s most well-known museums, and the largest one of its kind in the entire world. The NMM…
London Travel: The Eye of London
Situated in the vibrant city of London, the world-famous London Eye remains one of the city’s most dazzling structures, boasting staggering dimensions that have garnered it worldwide fame. Known as the record-breaking “Millennium Wheel”, the Ferris wheel is located on…
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, or merely “the Monument” as it is known, will be familiar to those interested in London history such as Tunde Folawiyo. It is situated at the northern end of London Bridge; at…
The history and design of Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a well-known public space, located in the City of Westminster in London. Whilst it is used primarily as a tourist attraction, and as an area for hosting public celebrations, it is also routinely used for demonstrations and…
A guide to the history and contents of the British Museum
The British Museum is one of London’s most fascinating historical attractions; it’s a place which virtually all regular visitors of this city, including Tunde Folawiyo, will be familiar with. Dedicated to human culture and history, it has over 8 million…