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About...Knowledge of London.
The Knowledge of London website was launched on Saint George's day (Patron Saint of England) 23rd of April 2004, which also happens to be Shakespeare's accepted birthday. From the very start our focus has been not on what London has already shown the world only on what it has kept secret. Its charms are hidden round every corner and only to be enjoyed by those who seek them out.
If you take the trouble to peer beyond the great tourist hangouts into the almost secret places, you will begin to discover the London of Johnson, Boswell and of course Charles Dickens.
Our visitor numbers show us that through our determination, keeping away from tourist hotspots, not selling out to the masses, we have gained a niche in the market through hard work and dedication.
Of course this could not have been achieved without a love of London viewed beyond the well known palaces to the humble Georgian alleyways, the intimate pubs, little markets, cobbled stone mews and squares with great trees and noble houses.
Like London, this website will never be completed. As each day passes we search out for more hitherto unknown classics to whet your appetite enough to tempt you back again for more.
I am proud to have been born a Londoner and cherish the bricks and mortar which have held this great city together.
This website is provided totally free of charge so if any advertised products are required by you, please buy through us to help with our costs. All associates have been vetted by us to allow you to buy with complete confidence.
Roger Sligo,
Knowledge of London
SIGHTSEEING TOURS OF LONDON - SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY
Things you are saying About Us...
I think your website is a
stunning achievement and I enjoyed every minute I spent looking at it.
I stumbled upon it whilst looking for information about the little
boy sitting on the pannier on a plaque up near St Paul’s, and I learned
So much. I ended up reading the whole thing, and finding all sorts
of historic sites I hadn’t even been aware of. I’m a
big fan of Peter Ackroyd’s books about London, and even so I
learned an awful lot from your site that he hadn’t made me aware
of.
As a retired London Police Officer I found your site
one of
the most interesting that I have ever come across and have passed it
on to my
friends.
I have just read with great interest the information about the rooftop
statues in London, and enjoyed the accompanying photographs.
Thanks for the trip today. Looked at your site and was genuinely
impressed with the design and layout. I found it very informative and
easy to use which is a blessing as many sites are too complicated.
I'm
interested in the history of London. Because I did not know about
London Stone, London Wall, Queen Boudicia. When I went to the school in Japan, I had
not
studied that kind of information about London.
Hi there, I like your website. I like that it doesn't just do St Paul's
Cathedral, Palace of Westminster, the Abbey, etc, and it pays attention to
details that would otherwise be missed. The rooftop statues article is
really excellent.
A 'must look at' site for anyone planning a trip to London.
'what a great site this is'. I am a London taxi driver with a keen interest in London's history. This site, is really interesting. Well done
Those are pretty interesting. Little things you don't know. So much hidden history that hasn't really received it's rightful place. Thankful to people that do this research so we can know these things.
As a Yorkshire lass with a penchant for going off the beaten track in London, I have really enjoyed looking at your site.
Please, please keep updating it!
Great site for locating those "quirks" of London
In fact, this is a very good site to browse, as it is packed with information on London.
Great little collection of interesting London landmarks and features.
Although these type places would not be on a regular tour of London, they are exactly the kinds of places and things that would interest me if I ever had the good fortune to visit this wonderful old city!
Thank goodness
for virtual travel--and web-sites like yours.
Very interesting info on London. This site really peaked my curiosity
I just wanted to say thanks for creating such an interesting sight. I have recently taken to walking to work and I always think you miss so much when you don't look up. I have seen some great statues and oddities on many buildings and your website gave me a bit of interesting information about what I'd seen.
London, not just the usual tourist haunts. Postman's Park; Cloth Fair & More. Enjoy.
Historical remains from bygone ages tucked away and overlooked even by London residents. Nice bits of history associated with each item. This is a very good site to browse, as it is packed with information on London.
Shows that London is much more than the usual tourist sites. Just get off the tube or bus and walk in any direction and you'll be surprised what you will find. Following the river, canals or your nose from one park to another are great adventures.
Believe me, if you're like me, you will really lose track of time here.
Contains lots of unusual information that not even some Londoners would know.
I like the look of this site, don't live near London, but visit for work from time to time; I can see this being a useful thing to look at before I go next time.
Thanks again for everything especially your very interesting & informative
site.
You're a star,..pity there aren't more people like you about.
Some others who have stumbled upon us
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