Views of Rochester (3)

Statues and Monuments: Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Henry Bartle Frere was born in March 1815 in Monmouthshire. He was educated at the East India company college and … More

The first recorded church on this site is in the 13th century. This was presumably destroyed during the great Fire … More

Made a detour on the way home for a walk around the Tarn. I was looking to see if I … More

There is some evidence that the church may have existed on this side since Anglo-Saxon times. However, it is certain … More

Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
It’s not often if ever I post anything considered vaguely cute on my blog but having…

Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
Almost everyone knows what a Cockney is or at least they think they do. Famously…

St Mary Aldermary is in Bow Lane. A church has stood on this site for around 950 years. The first … More

Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
Following on from my discovery and subsequent blog post on John “Mad Jack” Mytton – The craziest…

The church of St Magnus stands at the northern end of London Bridge. It is first recorded in 1128 … More