King Edwin of Northumbria & Queen Ethelburh of Kent

Queen Victoria was the first royal to deny lesbianism existed. Preferring to believe it wasn’t a thing hence did not need to be...

I was thrilled when very loyal HerStory member Janet excitedly contacted me with news that Barnes Theatre on the Pond was putting on a...

It’s World Book Day and I just wondered what book you are reading at the moment?  Come on don’t be shy.  Don’t tell me you are leafing...

You know everyone does it. A little white lie? A sickie at work? Economical with the truth in an interview for a job? Telling a...

Exploring the annals of history often reveals unsung heroes whose remarkable contributions have been overshadowed by time. Amidst the...

Last night I went with a friend to watch young playwright Hailey Mashburn's production of Fire Embers Ash which is currently running at...

If Noor Inayat Khan and I had met, I am sure we would have been friends. For a start, I share a core belief in peace as she did and I...

I want to claim Adelaide Hall as one of our own but in reality she was like so many naturalised Londoners, she came, she saw (or in her...

The way we remember war is a mostly through a male focus. This week, leading up to Armistice day on 11th November I want to bring to you...

From the witches whose potions were sought in lieu of a doctors visit to the tales of ghosts who restlessly pace the cobbled alleyways....

As a child I used to be bought to London on the frequent trips my Mum and her new partner made. They (my Mum and later Step Dad) had...

Many usually closed buildings are opening their doors. It's simply fascinating to see behind the scenes. I don't know about you, but I am...

London walking tours

Summer in the city is the best time to explore! With a full schedule of tours what is there to hesitate about? Just recently I set my...

Over the last month I have established a project which has spoken to my soul. It’s called Buddies on Budget in London or as I like to...

Visitors to Charing Cross in London may have walked past this monument many times without giving it a second thought, but it is quite...

I am a lifelong walker … call me a cheapskate but I always thought why hail a taxi, catch the tube or ride the bus when you can walk. ...

Being a misfit is something to celebrate!

Joe Carstairs - mean anything to you? No me neither, until a couple of months ago. I pass her house on my Mayfair tour and of course I...