Statues and Monuments: Henry Fawcett

Henry Fawcett was born in 1833. He studied at Kings College school and at the University of Cambridge. At … More

Don’t see the wood for the trees!

It is so easy to just look at trees and dismiss them. They are so common – But just stop … More

Attending a wildlife photography workshop at the London wetlands centre gave the opportunity to have a look round during the … More

Queen Caroline was the wife of King George II. In 1727 she decided to re-landscape the parks adjacent to … More

Pier 39 is an old dock wharf that has been converted in an area of shops and restaurants. But perhaps … More

This large and imposing Portland stone monument can be found on the Embankment not far from Embankment underground Station. … More

Alcatraz Island has been the site of a lighthouse (the oldest one on the west coast of the USA); a … More

This was the first time I had sailed under the bridge and actually seen it. On my previous visit the … More

Henry Percy was born at Alnwick Castle in May 13 64, the eldest son of the Earl of Northumberland. He … More

Robert Raikes was born in Gloucester in the year 1736. His father owned a publishing business, which Robert inherited at … More