London is on Top of the World
According to the annual GfK public survey, London is the best city in the world. London and Sydney each moved up 1 place from last year, to 1st and 2nd […]
Giant Jelly Baby
Those with a sweet tooth may be somewhat disappointed to learn that this jelly baby is not edible. It is, instead, a polyurethane exhibit at the Wellcome Collection on the […]
Punting on the River Cam
Linked to Weekend in Black & White.
Bath Reflections
The Georgian spa town of Bath, in south west England, looks beautiful from all angles and in all lights, but early evening adds a wonderful golden glow that can be […]
WANTED – Giant Custard!
I adore rhubarb and custard. You would certainly need a giant portion of the yellow stuff to go with this Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera manicata). The leaves can be as much as […]
Art and Craft in Manchester
Good art, craft and fabric shops seem few and far between in Britain this days. Many department stores have ditched their haberdashery departments and not many high streets feature a […]
Better to be Drunk or Ugly?
“I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” -Winston Churchill Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965), British Prime Minister 1940-1945 and […]
Rochdale Canal Trail
Many visitors, and even residents, don’t fully appreciate the history or beauty of the canals in Manchester. To help bring the Rochdale Canal to life, the City Council with a […]
Roa at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Next time you are on the South Bank in London, remember to look up at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. You’ll spot two massive rats painted high up on the exterior […]
Vibrations of Beauty
“In every man’s heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty” -Christopher Morley The beauty of the English landscape is shown off at its best […]
Wordless Wednesday from Cambridge
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Delectable Doors.
Travel with Intent 