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Views of St Paul’s (4)

       

St Paul's Cathedral

Views of St Paul’s (3)

Much of the fine art work at St Paul’s is clearly on show, but some you have to hunt to … More

St Paul's Cathedral

Views of St Paul’s (2)

Some more photos from the recent photography day at St Paul’s Cathedral reveal that wherever you look there are examples … More

St Paul's Cathedral

Views of St Paul’s (1)

St Paul’s cathedral in the centre of London is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Photography is not allowed … More

St Paul's Cathedral

Statues and Monuments: Sir Wilfred Lawson

  Wilfred Lawson was born in September 1829, the son of a baronet. Educated at home, he became. like his … More

statues and memorials in London

The Courtyard, Victoria and Albert Museum (2)

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Courtyard, Victoria and Albert Museum

  Hidden within the Victoria and Albert Museum is the most wonderful internal courtyard surrounded by buildings with fantastic decoration … More

Victoria and Albert Museum

Statues and Monuments: George Peabody

  George Peabody was born in South Danvers, Massachusetts in 1795 to a poor family, one of seven children. At … More

George Peabody, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: Lady Isobella Somerset

Isabella Somerset (nee somers) was born in London in 1851, the daughter of 3rd Earl Somers. She married Henry Somerset, … More

Lady Isobella (Henry) Somerset

Statues and Monuments: Marshall Foch

  Ferdinand Foch was born in Tarbes in October 1851. He enlisted in the French Infantry during the Franco-Prussian war … More

Marshall Foch, statues and memorials in London

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