London Archives
Places worth finding, things worth seeing, and stories worth knowing.
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London’s Henry VIII Statue: Look Up at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Discover London’s unusual King Henry VIII statue above St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, its surprising history, and the hospital’s connection to Sherlock Holmes.
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London’s First Coffee House: The Story Behind Jamaica Wine House
Discover the story of London’s first coffee house, opened by Pasqua Rosée in 1652 on the site of today’s Jamaica Wine House.
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Mudlarking in London: Can You Still Search the Thames Foreshore?
Discover mudlarking on the Thames, what people find on London’s foreshore, the 2026 permit reality and what to know before heading down at low tide.