Initially the Cenotaph was erected as a temporary structure of wood and plaster as part of the celebrations for the … More
Category: History
Statues and Memorials in London: Sir Rowland Hill
In his early life Rowland Hill was an innovative educationalist teaching at his father’s school and later introducing new models … More
Mid-Hants Railway Steam Gala (1)
A trip out of London yesterday to visit the Mid-Hants Railway for the first day of their Spring Steam Gala. … More
The Meroe head
This fantastic piece of sculpture is currently on exhibition at the British Museum. The Meroe head was originally part of … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Virginia Settlers
This monument which stands alongside the River Thames on the north shore between at Blackwall commemorates the three ships which … More
Statues and Memorials in London: George Canning
George Canning was born in London in 1770. “Canning – 50 Berkeley Square Mayfair W1J 5BA” by Spudgun67 – Own … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Queen Victoria (Kensington Palace)
There are a number of Statues of Queen Victoria in London. This one stands just outside the grounds of Kensington … More
Celsus Library
Ephesus is definately one of the places on my travel list
Statues and memorials in London: Henry Purcell
There are so many statues on the streets of London that it is easy to just ignore them as they … More
Westminster Cathedral
Perhaps it could be described as the unknown cathedral of London – Westminster Cathedral, not to be confused with Westminster … More