Category: History
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
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
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
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
The Courtyard, Victoria and Albert Museum (2)
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
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
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
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