North London

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

Highgate Cemetery is a large burial place in the North of London where more than 50.000 graves where 170.000 people are buried. The area has the status of a nature reserve and is known about a large number of famous people buried there. Like Douglas Adams, Malcolm McLaren, Michael Faraday, George Michael, and Karl Marx.

Highgate Cemetery: A Visitor’s Guide to London’s Most Famous Cemetery

London
6 min read
08/09/201812/11/2024

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