Statues and Memorials in London: Duke of Cumberland

Prince William, Duke of Cumberland was born in 1721.The third son of King George II he joined the army in … More

Statues and Memorials in London: Bear Fountain

These bears are found in Kensington Gardens where they sit atop a water fountain built in 1939 to commemorate the … More

This monument which stands alongside the River Thames on the north shore between at Blackwall commemorates the three ships which … More

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Between 1309 and 1814, the river Thames froze twenty three times. This ice was thick enough…

The final stage in the history of Northe Fort was during the second world war. Both Portland and Weymouth harbours … More

The enclosure of the casements and the relocation of the guns to the ramparts of the fort was accompanied by … More

The fortress was commisioned in 1872. The guns were housed in casements in the fortress wall protected by steel and … More

Northe point lies at the southern end of Weymouth Harbour with extensive views north over Weymouth Bay and south over … More

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A trip into London and some time to kill. I decide to visit the Household Cavalry museum off Whitehall. The … More