100 most popular posts countdown

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 2 and 1…

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And so we’ve made it – the end of our year-long countdown of Exploring London’s most popular posts in honour of our 10th anniversary. And so, without any further ado, here’s the final two (and surprisingly, they both relate to the same fictional character)…

2. 10 iconic London film locations…1. Mary Poppins and feeding the birds at St Paul’s Cathedral

1. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 5. 17 Cherry Tree Lane…

We hope you’ve enjoyed this look at where we’ve been and look forward to bringing you some exciting new stories as we continue to explore London’s history and culture in 2021!

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 6, 5, 4 and 3…

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The next four in our countdown as we head to the final couple of entries…

6. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 4. 186 Fleet Street…

5. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 2. ‘Whitehaven Mansions’…

4. A look back at 10 fictional character addresses in London…

3. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 8. The Darling’s House…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 10, 9, 8 and 7…

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We’re into the top 10! Here’s the next four in our countdown…

10. 10 London sites associated with Sir Winston Churchill – 5. London residences…

9. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 3. 32 Windsor Gardens…

8. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 9. 7 Savile Row, Burlington Gardens…

7. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 7. Saffron Hill…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 14, 13, 12 and 11…

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And, just before we get to the top 10, here’s the next four in our countdown…

14. Treasures of London – The Cheapside Hoard

13. Lost London – The Devil Tavern…

12. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 1. 221b Baker Street…

11. London Pub Signs – The Hung, Drawn and Quartered…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 18, 17, 16 and 15…

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The next four in our countdown…

18. LondonLife – New Underground line named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II…

17. Treasures of London – The Pearl Sword…

16. 10 (more) fictional character addresses in London – 8. A square in Soho?…

15. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 10. 165 Eaton Place

Merry Christmas (and the next four in our countdown!)…

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Christmas tree outside St Paul’s Cathedral. PICTURE: Alex Liivet
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In what has been, and continues to be, such a hard year for so many, we at Exploring London hope you’re still able to celebrate Christmas in some form this year…

Meantime, here’s the next four in our countdown of the 100 most popular posts of all time…

22. Lost London – The Savoy Palace…

21. What’s in a name?…St Mary Overie…

20. Treasures of London – The Whispering Gallery, St Paul’s Cathedral

19. Treasures of London – Admiral Lord Nelson’s coat

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 26, 25, 24 and 23…

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The next four in our countdown…

26. 10 iconic London film locations…5. Belle at Kenwood House (but not as you know it)…

25. 10 fictional character addresses in London – 6. Wimbledon Common…

24. Where’s London’s oldest…department store?

23. LondonLife – A rare glimpse inside King Henry V’s chantry chapel…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 28 and 27…

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The next two in our countdown…

28. 10 (more) fictional character addresses in London – 4. 138 Piccadilly…

27. Lost London – The ‘Tyburn Tree’

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 30 and 29…

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London’s back under restrictions meaning doors to many of the city’s institutions are once again closed. So, for the moment, here’s the next two in our countdown…

30. 10 small, ‘secret’ and historic gardens in central London…5. Seething Lane Garden…

29. Lost London – Jacob’s Island…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 32 and 31…

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The next two in our countdown…

32. 10 London sites to celebrate Charles Dickens – 5. Seven pubs associated with Dickens (including one he never visited)…

31. The Royal Wedding – Eight curious facts about Royal Weddings past and present…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 34 and 33…

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The next two in our countdown…

34. Treasures of London – The lions of Trafalgar Square…

33. Lost London – Mrs Salmon’s Waxworks…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 36 and 35…

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We’re picking up the pace in our countdown as the end of the year approaches, so stay tuned. Here’s the next two…

36. Curious London Memorials – 4. The Suffragette Memorial

35. Where’s London’s oldest…church?

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 38 and 37…

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The next two in our countdown…

38. Treasures of London – Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Square…

37. Lost London – The Egyptian Hall…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 42 and 41…

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The next two in our 10th bithday countdown…

42. Lost London – East India House…

41. Lost London – The Cockpit at Whitehall…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 44 and 43…

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The next two in our countdown…

44. 10 (more) curious London memorials…8. The SOE Memorial…

43. Lost London – Chapel of St Thomas á Becket…

This Week in London…

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With the announcement of the second national lockdown and the temporary closure of institutions across the city, we’re again shifting our focus back to online events for the next few weeks. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy our new look (we’ll be doing a bit of experimenting over the next week or two) – and here’s the next couple of entries in the special “most popular posts” countdown we’re running to mark our 10th birthday this year…

46. Lost London – The Tabard Inn…

45. Where’s London’s oldest…museum?

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 48 and 47…

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The next two in our countdown…

48. A Moment in London’s History – The execution of George, Duke of Clarence… 

47. Where’s London’s oldest…Catholic church? 

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 50 and 49…

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The next two entries in Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts countdown…

50. Curious London Memorials – 5. Eros (or the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain) 

49. Where’s London’s oldest…hospital? 

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 52 and 51…

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The next two entries in Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts countdown…

52. Where’s London’s oldest…tea shop?

51. Lost London – The Hindoostanee Coffee House…

Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts of all time! – Numbers 54 and 53…

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The next two entries in Exploring London’s 100 most popular posts countdown…

54. 10 (more) fictional character addresses in London – 6. 9 Bywater Street, Chelsea…

53. Where’s London’s oldest…outdoor statue?