The Roasting, Churton Street
The Roasting Cafe is relatively new to the Pimlico scene. Opened in 2015, the cafe attracts coffee lovers from all over the area. It is located in the elegant Churton […]
The Roasting Cafe is relatively new to the Pimlico scene. Opened in 2015, the cafe attracts coffee lovers from all over the area. It is located in the elegant Churton […]
Pimlico is a residential neighbourhood in central London in the City of Westminster. Just like Belgravia, to which it was built as a southern extension, Pimlico is known for its grand garden […]
There’s a special kind of magic to SW1 in the summer, with it’s beautiful green central city squares and unique independent shops, cafes, art galleries, theatres, music venues and more; it’s a […]
In 1800, London, Europe’s biggest city, had just under one million inhabitants and measured five miles across from Hyde Park Corner to Wapping and two miles from Sadler’s Wells, Clerkenwell to St […]
16 and 17 April 1941 saw some of the worst bombing raids to affect Westminster during the Blitz. Sutherland Terrace, in Pimlico, was hit by two parachute mines and three highly explosive […]
During the night of 22nd September 1940, Pimlico was severely bombed and many local residents sought shelter in the basement of Hawkins House, one of 13 residential blocks in the Dolphin Square estate (built […]
The Chelsea bun has been the treat of choice over centuries: sticky sweet buns, filled with raisins and currants and topped with a sugary glaze, were sold by the tens of thousands […]
Prior to the late 18th century the area where Dolphin Square now stands consisted of frequently flooded meadowlands known as Tothill Fields. It was used as a common for a variety of […]