Thursday evening’s kind weather allowed the sun to make a brief appearance at the perfect moment, creating cloudy reflections on the Shard. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 July 2016 Part of Look […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]