Surprised by a Spitfire

Travelling through London Bridge railway station yesterday I was surprised to see a Spitfire on the concourse. It was part … More

The Great Beer Flood of London

Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
Like many ancient cities, London has suffered its fair share of disasters, perhaps unduly so but…

This 9-metre high sculpture by Paul Day was unveiled in 2007 in St Pancras International Station. It received harsh criticism … More

Working at home today with a wonderful view from my study window

Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of … More

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

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