The washington monument

A selection of some of the city’s most significant historic landmarks

Inside History

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Ironmongers’ Hall, London EC2 The home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells