Have you taken part in our Hiddem Gems Whitehall Trail? The following list of references provides an overview of the research completed to create this trail.
Winston Churchill’s Balcony
References:
- “Churchill’s Wartime Speeches” – National Archives.
- “Churchill War Rooms” – Imperial War Museums.
Image 1 – London Heritage Quarter
Image 2 – Imperial War Museum
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The Historic Route of the River Tyburn
References:
- “The Lost Rivers of London” by Nicholas Barton.
- “Subterranean City: Beneath the Streets of London” by Antony Clayton.
Image – ‘Thorney Island Society’
Thorney Tales (2) – The River Tyburn (thethorneyislandsociety.org.uk)
Remnants of Henry VIII’s Recreation Area
References:
- “Henry VIII: The King and His Court” by Alison Weir.
- “St. James’s Park History” – Royal Parks.
Image – London Heritage Quarter
Horse Guards Clock Tower
References:
- “The Buildings of England: London 6: Westminster” by Simon Bradley and Nikolaus Pevsner.
- “Horse Guards Parade” – Historic Royal Palaces.
Credit – London Heritage Quarter
Banqueting House
References:
- “Inigo Jones: The Architect of Kings” by Vaughan Hart.
- “Banqueting House” – Historic Royal Palaces.
Image – London Heritage Quarter
Silver Cross Pub
References:
- “London Pubs: A Guide to the City’s Most Historic Pubs” by George Dailey.
- “Silver Cross Pub History” – Greene King Brewery.
Image- London Heritage Quarter
The House of the Original M
References:
- “MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1949” by Keith Jeffery.
- “Secret London: Exploring the Hidden City with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit” by Andrew Duncan.
Image – London Heritage Quarter
Historic Palace (now the MOD building)
References:
- “Whitehall Palace: A Complete History” by Simon Thurley.
- “Henry VIII: The King and His Court” by Alison Weir.
Image – London Heritage Quarter
Queen Mary’s Steps
References:
- “Whitehall Palace: A Complete History” by Simon Thurley.
- “Christopher Wren: A Life” by Adrian Tinniswood
Image 1- David Merrigan
Queen Mary’s Steps, Whitehall Palace, London | In 1691, Sir … | Flickr
Image 2- Leonard Bentley
Queen Mary’s Steps | The photograph shows the excavations fo… | Flickr
If you have any further questions please contact the London Heritage Quarter Team