The weather forecast had not been too promising so Keith and I headed for the London Wetland Centre. As it … More
Category: London
Statues and Monuments: Thomas Masterman Hardy
Thomas Hardy was born in 1769 and entered the Navy in 1781 as a captain’s servant. However, he left Naval … More
Greenwich Royal Naval College: Skittle Alley
In a cellar under the Chapel is a skittle alley. Created in the 1860s to help entertain the retired seaman … More
Greenwich Royal Naval College: The Chapel
The Chapel was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and was redecorated in 1779 following a major fire.
Greenwich Royal Naval College: The Painted Hall
The hall was originally designed to be the dining room of the home for retired seaman founded on the site … More
Greenwich: Royal Naval College
Keith and I took a trip to Greenwich recently to visit the Old Naval College. The Naval College was built … More
Westminster Cathedral
Perhaps it could be described as the unknown cathedral of London – Westminster Cathedral, not to be confused with Westminster … More
Household Cavalry Museum
A trip into London and some time to kill. I decide to visit the Household Cavalry museum off Whitehall. The … More
British Museum
Being a history buff, the British Museum is probably my favourite of the many museums in London. The collection dates … More
Natural History Museum
By the middle of the 19th century it was becoming evident that the British Museum collection was outgrowing its home … More