London’s Alleys: Crown Passage, SW1
A picturesque alley that's lined with ancient shops and inns, and within staggering distance of royal palaces and posh clubs.
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London’s Alleys: Crown Passage, SW1
A picturesque alley that's lined with ancient shops and inns, and within staggering distance of royal palaces and posh clubs.
Pickering Place, SW1 – London’s Alleys and Passages
This is one of London's oldest and more famous alleys, with a foreign embassy, the occasional duel, brothels, famous authors and gambling all packed into a tiny space.
Closed for 130 years, the Duke of York column in central London
In 1834, a tall observation tower was opened to the public near to Trafalgar Square giving people a chance to look down on Pall Mall and overlook St James Park and Whitehall.