These are some of my favorite historical sites in London, most are secret, ruins, museums from past eras, old streets and Gothic manors - I can't stress enough how beautiful these all are, a refreshing break from the city.
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City of London
North London
East London
West London
Central London
South London
City of London
Historical sites to see in the City of London - this part of the city is filled with them anyway; these are some of my favorites.
Church damaged during the Great Fire and WWII, now a secret garden with ruins
Christ Church Greyfriars
A hidden gem close to Liverpool St, now an events space
Victorian Bathhouse
Church ruins near the Museum of London, wonderful with the Salter's Garden right behind and pieces of the London Wall
St Alphage Garden
A small garden on the site of a former church destroyed during the Great Fire of London
Reflection Garden
Close to the Barbican Centre and its lake, surprising, beautiful, with a piece of the London Wall behind it
St Giles Cripplegate
Medieval church in the Temple area, associated to the Knights Templar and super close to Fleet Street
Temple Church
Wonderful Victorian market (with Roman ruins in a barber shop!), close to Liverpool Street and TK Maxx on Gracechurch St
Leadenhall Market
North London
Enjoy the village vibes mixed with history - North London is sophisticated and full of history.
Stunning Gothic village near Highgate Cemetery
Holly Village
A historical passage in Angel, with high-end shops, grocery stores, and a unique blast from the past vibe
Camden Passage
Incredibly lost in time, with mausoleums paving the way for the Circle of Lebanon, also extremely striking
Egyptian avenue - Highgate Cemetery
East London
Ragged remains in East London, very different vibe from West or North London. The Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park is one of my favorite places in London, and there are quite a few free or cheap museums to visit there.
A stunning free Victorian Cemetery in Mile End
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
A museum in East London with period rooms and secret gardens at the back
Museum of the Home
A secret museum in Mile End about Victorian schools in poor East London
Ragged School Museum
West London
Historical gardens in West London - Kyoto Garden is quite famous but did you know about the Dutch Garden or the Italian Gardens?
Gorgeous architecture in this garden nestled inside Kensington Gardens
Italian Gardens
Historical garden with a fresco, lanscaped lawns and tulips in the spring
Dutch Garden
Sculpted oak with dozens of little figures, hidden in plain sight at Kensington Gardens
Elfin Oak
Central London
Central London is historical in its Neoclassical architecture mainly, but to really dive deep into history, it's the shops you need to visit.
A street food market + indie shops in a former church
Mercato Mayfair
A historical travel and map bookshop in Covent Garden
Stanfords
The oldest bookshop in London, open since 1797 - close to Maison Assouline and The Ritz
Hatchards
South London
South London's often forgotten but from the departure of the Mayflower to the Great Exhibition, there are some wonderful historical sites there as well.
A strange museum with taxidermy and a merman
Horniman Museum & Gardens
Abandoned spot, old passageway from the Great Exhibition era
Crystal Palace Subway
Maritime neighborhood, departure spot of the Mayflower for America, village atmosphere
