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Early Morning on the Thames

…well, fairly early! It is wonderful to see the sun in London, but the tube becomes unbearable in the heat.  The buses aren’t much better, though you can at least […]

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Smile, You’re on Candid Camera

No-one can resist taking photographs on, under or anywhere near this bridge.  The views in all directions are stunning, St Paul’s is just behind you, the bridge itself is graceful […]

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Turning Gum into Art

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 46 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with an […]

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Z is for… Zodiac Clock

This incredible astronomical clock constructed in gilt and enamel adorns the building known as Bracken House in the City of London, just a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral. The clock was […]

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Windows with a Difference

It’s quite common to come across a building site with a little perspex window you can peer through to see what they are up to on the other side. Here […]

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Conservatory Fit for a Princess

The strong lines and angles of this low-lying conservatory are just one of the architectural pieces of interest at Kew Gardens. It is the Princess of Wales Conservatory was commissioned […]

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Y is for… Yeomen Warders

The Yeomen Warders, also known as Beefeaters, are the ceremonial guards at the Tower of London.  They normally wear a uniform of dark blue with red trimmings (as in the photo […]