If you are a huge history buff then you will probably have London on your top destinations to visit. There really is something for everyone here in London and you will never have a dull day. Whether it’s learning about the crown jewels or taking a tour of the secret underground tunnels, take a look at the article below to find out how you can immerse yourself in the history of London.

Big Ben 

When you are walking around London there is one sound on the hour, every hour that you just can’t miss. The glorious sound of Big Ben chiming, if you have never heard it before then you must go and see it. It took over 15 years to build and the clock face is made up of tiny pieces of individual glass. If you are wondering if there is also a Little Ben, then yes there is, it is located in the middle of victoria street close to the station and theatres.

London Dungeons

At the dungeons you can find many people playing different characters from across London’s history. This includes Sweeney Todd, Guy Fawkes, and even the plague doctor. You will leave knowing things that you didn’t ever realise. The characters love jumping out at you and shocking you at different intervals of the tour. There will be warnings online and at the front advising you not to go if you have certain conditions or ailments.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Have you always been fascinated by Sherlock Holmes? If so, you can now visit his house and museum. 221b Baker Street is just waiting to astound you and leave you open-mouthed. If your accommodation isn’t quite ready for you yet and you can’t wait to go exploring then the good news is, you can store your luggage at various stations around London. If you are visiting the Sherlock Holmes museum then you could make use of this facility at Marylebone station, take a look at luggage storage Marylebone to see what they can do for you.

Tower of London

Head to The Tower Of London to see the famous crown jewels, yes there are the actual crown jewels that the royals wear. They are looked after here, and make sure you count the ravens as if there are any less than six then legend has it the monarchy will fall. The beefeaters themselves are steeped in history, they have guarded the tower for more than 500 years! Henry VIII hired the Yeoman (beefeaters) and they were paid six pence per day, thankfully they are paid a bit more than that these days.

Houses of Parliament 

Finally, have you ever wondered what the inside of the houses of parliament looks like? It is much bigger than the section you see on TV when you catch the news. You can book onto a tour that will take you through the halls and you can stand inside the House of Commons and the House of Lords. You will feel very important learning all about where everyone sits and what sort of things they speak about.