England

As you stroll through Camden Town, you might stumble upon a striking building adorned with black cat faces and guarded by two imposing cat statues. The former Carreras Cigarette Factory is a magnificent example of Egyptian Revival architecture.

London’s Cat-tastic Landmarks: A Guide for Cat Fanatics

London
5 min read
29/11/202429/11/2024

Born in the 1350s, Richard Whittington was a real historical figure who rose from humble origins to become a wealthy merchant and three-time Lord Mayor of London. However, the tale of his loyal feline companion, Dick Whittington's Cat, blurs the lines between fact and folklore. And I love this story exactly because of that. In a concentrated way, this is the story.

The Magical Story of Dick Whittington’s Cat in London

London
6 min read
08/07/202422/07/2024

Tucked away close to the Ladbroke Grove Underground station, between the bookshop from the movie Notting Hill and Rough Trade West, you'll discover a hidden gem: a mural of the album art from Yorke's 2006 solo album, "The Eraser." If you're a fan of Thom Yorke's solo work or Radiohead's iconic sound, a trip to West London should be on your travel list.

A Must-See for Music Fans: Thom Yorke’s “The Eraser” Mural in London

London
5 min read
09/06/202414/06/2024

If you're interested in politics and history, visiting the Marx Memorial Library in London should be on your list of must-see destinations. The library is dedicated to studying and preserving the works of Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx, two of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century.

The Marx Memorial Library: Exploring the History of Marxism in London

London, United Kingdom
6 min read
21/03/202315/01/2024

If you're looking for an offbeat travel sight in London, you can take advantage of The World Turned Upside Down installation outside the London School of Economics.

The World Turned Upside Down on Sheffield Street

London, United Kingdom
3 min read
16/03/202324/01/2024

The St Pancras Old Church in Central London is the subject of many rumors that point it as one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England. What caught my attention was the appearance and atmosphere of the countryside church in the heart of London.

A Visit to St Pancras Old Church in Central London

London
9 min read
03/06/202011/02/2024

Sometimes we found the most fun in the smallest of our discoveries. This is what happened to us on a warm summer day when we stumble upon the fantastic Anna’s Museum in Brighton.

Anna’s Museum: Where Curiosity Comes Alive in a Brighton Window

Brighton
4 min read
19/10/201905/04/2024

Today, in 2019, there are still plans to restore parts of it and even open a new pier in the original location. But all these plans were seen to be unrealistic by the West Pier Trust. But you can still go to the beach and sit between the last columns of the pier and watch the burnt down ruins of the West Pier in the distance. They don’t look that far, but, at the same time, they feel like they are a million miles away.

The Ruined West Pier in Brighton

Brighton
6 min read
15/09/201921/12/2023

Fotostrasse goes to London in this week of the #52weeksofburgerschallenge and feasts at MeatLiquor. We heard about this place a while ago because of its peculiar decor in this post here, and Felipe tried it a few times in the past and thought it was pretty nice, so let's see how it goes.

MeatLiquor King’s Cross: phenomenal burgers in London

London, Restaurants
4 min read
04/07/201907/01/2024

When I visited the Texas Embassy Memorial Plaque in London, I had a plan to visit some places around the city. A Sunday was walking around before I could do the check in on my hotel. The plaque was the first visit since I felt like there 'wouldn't be much to see besides the plaque, and I was right. Even though the location is historical for reasons that 'I'll be talking about later, there is not much to see. Keep that in mind if you want to visit it.

Texas Embassy Memorial Plaque in London

London
4 min read
24/05/201923/05/2019

Workers of all lands unite, this is what you can read when you approach the tomb of Karl Marx at the Highgate Cemetery in North London. These are the final words of the Communist Manifesto, and this is the last resting place of Karl Marx, so they match really well.

The Tomb of Karl Marx: A Place of Pilgrimage for Leftists in London

London
5 min read
14/10/201812/11/2024

On the way between my hotel and King’s Cross, there was a park. A park with a familiar name but one of those names that doesn’t ring a bell but that you still think you know what it is. The park I’m mentioning here is called Joseph Grimaldi Park, and it’s named after the person that many consider being the world’s most famous clown, the great Joseph Grimaldi.

Joseph Grimaldi Park in North London: where the world’s most famous clown is buried

London
4 min read
25/05/201714/01/2024