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Magnificent Magnolia

London is blessed with a plethora of parks, squares and gardens. There is always a surprise around the corner. These glorious magnolias are in a small garden in the City […]

The Queen’s Walk

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 […]

“Dolphin” lamps

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 […]

Birds of a Feather?

I came across this glorious, giant blue tit on a recent stroll around the Northern Quarter in Manchester, England. This magnificent mural graces the wall of a listed building alongside a derelict plot, […]

Grab a coffee at Rapha CC

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 […]

Geometric Path

  I came across this stunning path in the City of London.     . Posted as part of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: walk.

The Gardener

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 […]

Clouds over St Pancras

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 […]

Clare College Gardens

This Macro Monday, I’m sharing some photos of the beautiful gardens at Clare College, Cambridge.  I am just sorry that I can’t do a smell-a-blog as the scents in this section of the garden were tremendous. Founded […]