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Londoners by Craig Taylor

Here London is a patchwork quilt laid out before in this tremendous book. The 80 voices of this book are the different colours, patterns and textures of the quilt. Sympathise with the terrified […]

Chatham House

There’s an interesting story behind this door: Named after this house is the Chatham House Rule, used around the world to ensure free and open debate.  The rule reads as follows: When a meeting, […]

Roses are Red

Roses are red Violets are blue Look what a window I’ve found for you… …the Rose Window from the west gable of the Great Hall of Winchester Palace. This palace […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

39 Steps

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, […]