The Temple of Mithras and St Stephen Walbrook

The City Adventurers spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring two venues near Cannon Street in the City of London. The first was The Temple of Mithras. The remains of the temple were discovered when Bucklersbury House was built in 1953-1957. However they were moved to a site in Temple Court and remained there until 2012 when they… More The Temple of Mithras and St Stephen Walbrook

The British Library

Although we have visited special exhibitions at the British Library, the City Adventurers had not visited the permanent exhibition before. The British Library’s permanent exhibition showcases some of the most valuable and significant literary treasures in the world. We headed to The Sir John Ritblat Gallery, which houses the “Treasures of the British Library” exhibition.… More The British Library

The National Portrait Gallery

After being closed for refurbishment for ages, the National Portrait Gallery has now reopened. The City Adventurers were able to visit and see its updated facilities as part of a day out in London. The National Portrait Gallery Dedicated to showcasing portraits of historically important and influential individuals throughout British history, the National Portrait Gallery… More The National Portrait Gallery