-England

Bleached in the Sun

Kew Gardens has an attractive lake with 4 small islands which especially warrants a wander on a sunny day. The curvy bridge across the lake, has a shimmer and grace that matches […]

-Hertfordshire

Cross and Very Cross

This old fellow was cross … … and very cross Copyright Debbie Smyth, 3 July 2016 Part of Odd Ball

-London

Kew Garden’s ten-storey, 163 ft tall, Pagoda was constructed in 1762, at the time when Chinoiserie was all the rage. It was a bright, colourful building with varnished iron plates on the roofs, and 80 gold covered dragons, one […]

-London

Taking a Gander at Old Tom

The Leadenhall Market in east London has a long and fascinating history. Its life dates back to the 15th century, when it started as a grain and other foodstuffs market. It […]

-London

Up in the Trees

Kew Garden’s Arboretum has a fantastic walkway that lets you to wander at your leisure around the canopy of lime, oak and sweet chestnut trees. 118 steps take you up to the 18-metre […]

-London

Over a Century

London has many bridges crossing the Thames, but this is one of the most loved. It took eight years to construct and opened officially on 30 June 1894. Some of […]

-London