The accession to the throne of William III saw a programme of new royal building works including the building of … More
Category: History
The Akkadian Empire (2)
By 2300 BCE, Sargon’s Empire stretched from the Eastern Mediterranean (modern day Lebanon, Syria and south-east Turkey) through the fertile … More
Hampton Court (3): Tudor State Appartments
The highlight of the remaining Tudor State apartments is undoubtedly the Great Hall. Next to the Great Hall is the … More
The Akkadian Empire (1)
Over the preceding years the fortunes of individual cities had waxed and waned. As one and then another gained a … More
Hampton Court (2): Tudor Kitchens
Connected to the main courtyard by a short passage is a smaller courtyard around which are situated the Kitchens … More
All aboard the Waverley (5): Greenwich Ahoy
We are soon approaching the Greenwich peninsular. Once a major industrial area this area is now one of major redevelopment. … More
Hampton Court (1): The History
Earliest records show that in 1236 The Knights Hospitalier of St John Jerusalem (one of the monastic armed orders charged … More
Bluebell Railway: Giants of Steam (1)
A trip down to the Bluebell Railway for the first day of the Giants of Steam weekend. My journey … More
Statues and Monuments: Richard D’Oyly Carte and others
This planter is to be found in Embankment Gardens just behind the Savoy Hotel and Theatre and celebrate’s the … More
All aboard the Waverley (4): Up to Woolwich
As we proceed under Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford, two strange chimney-like structures are visible on each bank. … More
