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Statues and Monuments: Millennium Measure

The Millennium Measure stands on the north bank of the Thames not far from London Bridge. It was a gift … More

Millennium Measure, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: William T Stead

William Thomas Stead was born in Northumberland in 1849. He was educated at home by his father, a church minister … More

statues and memorials in London, William T Stead

Hampton Court (6): Georgian Palace

After William’s death, the British crown passed to the Hanoverians. The advent of this new royal family saw a decline in … More

Hampton Court

All aboard the Waverley (7): Pool of London

And so to the Pool of London and the end of our journey.          

Pool of London, PS Waverley

Naturelog: 2nd December

Keith and I are back at the London Wetland Centre in search of the wintering Bitterns which have finally arrived … More

caspian gull, Egyptian Goose, Eurasian Coot, London Wetland Centre, yellow legged gull

Hampton Court (5): Astronomical Clock

The clock, designed by Nicholas Cratzer and built by Nicholas Oursain, was originally installed on the gatehouse to the inner … More

Hampton Court

All aboard the Waverley (6): Under Tower Bridge

And so as Tower Bridge rises we make our way under this iconic London bridge to enter into the Pool … More

River Thames, Tower Bridge

Statues and Monuments: Sir William S Gilbert

William S Gilbert was born in London in November 1836. His father was a naval surgeon and author and for … More

statues and memorials in London, William S Gilbert

Hampton Court (4): Wiliam III’s apartments

The accession to the throne of William III saw a programme of new royal building works including the building of … More

Hampton Court, William III

All aboard the Waverley (6): To Tower Bridge

  Leaving Docklands we approach the end of our journey. In the distance can be seen the buildings of the … More

River Thames

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