Fun Facts

Odd, overlooked and genuinely surprising facts about London, from its strangest street names to the double-decker bus that jumped Tower Bridge.

The Wild History of Whitecross Street

17th February 2020

Today many of you may know Whitecross Street for its vibrant international food market which is super popular with the local workers during the week and also for…

The Best Sculptures in London

11th July 2018

Post Date: 23rd December 2014 Author: Jess Brownrigg – Guest Blogger I have always felt that London is blessed with incredible public art. At the moment, however, it…

Double Decker Bus Jumps Tower Bridge

11th July 2018

Post Date: 27th December 2013 Author: Matt Gedge On 30th December 1952, an incident described as ‘1 in 150,000’ by the Daily Mail occurred when Tower Bridge began…

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