Statues and Monuments: The Meeting Place

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

The colours of Spring

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

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