Naturelog: 11th April

Keith and I made a trip to the London Wetland centre in search of spring migrants. Surprisingly, there wasn’t much … More

Literary London: A stroll along South Bank with Dickens and Shakespeare — For Book Lovers and Random People

I love walking along the banks of the River Thames whether in the city itself or the more leafy areas … More

I was pleased to hear our first Blackcap of the year singing in my garden a few evenings ago. The … More

Born in 1782, he was brought up by his Uncle, the Earl of Derby, after his father died the same … More

I was driving down the road in Catford where I used to live and noticed a brown plaque on the … More

Colin Campbell was born, Colin MacIver, in Glasgow in October 1792. After school, his uncle Major John Campbell, arranged for … More

Smithfield is an area in the city of London. In early Medieval times, it was one of the few areas … More

The Huntress Fountain, which is found in the Rose Garden in Hyde Park, is a bronze figure of Diana, Goddess … More

The original West Gate at Twickenham rugby stadium contains a number of memorials. On top of the gates are 4 … More

This statue stands on the South Plaza of Twickenham Stadium, home of the England Rugby Union team. The 27 ft … More