Built in the early 20th century on the site of St Olave’s Church in Southwark, this art deco building was … More
Category: Post medieval history
A walk along the Southbank (2)
The next section of my walk towards Blackfriars takes me along the river past Cannon St Railway Bridge, with Cannon … More
A walk along the Southbank (1)
A trip up to the city afforded me the opportunity to take a walk along the South bank of the … More
On the Nail
This stone pillar has stood in Bath Market since 1798. It was the place where transactions were concluded and payments … More
Roman Baths in Bath
My recent trip to Wales and the west country included a day in Bath. I had the opportunity to visit … More
Eltham Palace: The history
The medieval moated manor house with extensive parkland was acquired by King Edward II in 1305. In 1470 King Edward … More
The Manor House Cannons
Standing in front of the Manor House Library at Lee are two cannons. They are French Naval 6-pounders made in … More
The Manor House, Lee
Originally the site of Lee Farm, the Manor House was built for Thomas Lucas around 1770. The farm had been … More
The Order of St John of Jerusalem
The Order of the Knights of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, better known as the Knights Hospitallers, was … More
The Priory of St John, Clerkenwell
This week I had the opportunity to visit the remains of the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of … More
