Hidden Gems Whitehall Trail – References + Credits

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