Tower of London (4): Entering the Tower

The combination of the Middle Tower and the Byward Tower linked by a causeway across the moat form the landward … More

Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie

As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More

The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More

The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More

Interesting blog by Stephen Liddell on one of the many disused churches in the city of London When I was … More

Join me on a visit to hall place in Bexley (Pre-Lockdown) More details on hall place and its history can … More

This is a video comprising some photos of trips to Greenwich

Walter Raleigh was born in Devon in 1552 (or 1554). Little is known of his life. He took part in … More

I recently had the opportunity to visit the British Optical Museum at the College of Optometrists near Charing Cross in … More