The Queen’s Walk follows the south bank of the River Thames from Lambeth Bridge in the west, to Tower Bridge in the east, opposite Victoria Embankment. It was the 1951 […]
These beautiful “Dolphin” lamp standards are situated on the south bank of the Thames. In fact, the area is known as the Dolphin Zone, though the “dolphins” are actually sturgeons. The lamps […]
The world’s first blue plaques were erected in London in the 19th century to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people and new plaques are still erected to this […]
I have set myself a new challenge: find the best coffee places in London. It started well today. I took a break from work, wandered across Piccadilly Circus and meandered my way […]
Every walk around the City of London, brings with it a new discovery; a new garden perhaps, or a new church. Today, I came across the Brewers’ Hall Garden, with its sculpture […]
There is a new giant art installation at St Pancras International Station. Called Clouds: Meteoros, the two giant clouds are white and fluffy, with dark grey human figures positioned on […]
The 39 Steps is currently showing at the Criterion Theatre in London’s Piccadilly Square. “a memorable and original look back at a sadly bygone era of steam trains, pipe smoking, […]
The famous Castellers de Vilafranca, els Verds (the Greens), were in London in April 2013 to celebrate Saint George’s day and demonstrate their gravity-defying human towers. I came across them […]
The deckchairs are out in Green Park – spring is here! Not quite warm enough for swimwear: But us Brits are resilient and plenty of people were out enjoying today’s […]