Joolz explains how the streets got their peculiar names around Embankment and how the narrowing of the river caused York House Watergate to be isolated. York House Watergate was a part of a grand estate belonging to the Duke of Buckingham. In the 18th century the river came all the way up to the York […]
Crossbones Graveyard – Borough
Cleopatra’s Needle
Gordon’s Wine Bar – Embankment
Temple Church
Situated just off Fleet Street in an area called Temple Inn is one of London’s most beautiful treasures. The Temple Church was built over 800 years ago for the famous order of the Knights Templar. You might recognize the Temple Church from the film The Da Vinci Code but in real life it has great […]
The Chewing Gum Man
If you ever walk across the Millenium Bridge look under your feet and you will see little colourful drawings. These are what the Chewing Gum man – Ben Wilson calls gum pics. Ben is no stranger to the police and in fact he often has run-ins with them as they try to prosecute him for […]
Borough Market
Borough Market is situated by London Bridge and is a must see for gourmet travellers. In this London guide, Joolz tries out the best sausage rolls in London, organic iced tea and even award winning English wine! If you want a London guide where you meet the actual characters of London Joolz Guides is for […]
Joolz’s Guides to London – Intro
Watch my introduction and then click on any of the videos in the VIDEO GALLERY to learn more about Hidden London!