Statues and monuments: Spencer Compton

Spencer Compton was one of the longest-serving government ministers in UK history and holds the unique record of 3 times … More

Water Vole

During my IT downtime recently Keith and I visited the London Wetland Centre and I was fortunate enough to get … More

In the years following WWI, the Police determined a need to oversee the demonstrations in Trafalgar Square. They originally … More

On a calm, warm sunny evening earlier this week, I was fortunate to go on a guided walk of the … More

(first posted in April 2013) Nelson’s column is found in Trafalgar Square in the centre of London. It was built … More

Last week whilst I was doing the weekly survey I came across a moth resting in amongst the flowers … More

Eltham Palace has a wide range of Art Deco furnishings and artworks. The Palace shows that it was at the … More

Catching up on a present from my mum. A lovely morning at Etalier des chefs at Oxford Circus cooking Chicken … More

Sir Richard Whittington (1354-1423) was a merchant and Politician. He was a 4-time Lord Mayor of London, a Member … More

The only surviving part of the Medieval Palace is the Great Hall, built by King Edward IV between 1475 and … More