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Category: London

All aboard the Waverley (5): Into Docklands

As we proceed to towards central London we enter Docklands, the area that was once the thriving heart of London’s … More

Docklands, River Thames

Naturelog: 10th November

  A mild but overcast morning saw Keith and I at the London Wetland Centre in search of migrant birds … More

Eurasian Wigeon, Green Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Little Grebe, London Wetland Centre, Mandarin Duck

Hampton Court (2): Tudor Kitchens

  Connected to the main courtyard by a short passage is a smaller courtyard around which are situated the Kitchens … More

Hampton Court, Tudor Kitchens

All aboard the Waverley (5): Greenwich Ahoy

We are soon approaching the Greenwich peninsular. Once a major industrial area this area is now one of major redevelopment. … More

Greenwich, PS Waverley, River Thames

Birds of St James Park

A Saturday morning and Keith and I are on the way to a Rugby match at Wembley, but time first … More

St James Park

Hampton Court (1): The History

Earliest records show that in 1236 The Knights Hospitalier of St John Jerusalem (one of the monastic armed orders charged … More

Hampton Court

Statues and Monuments: Richard D’Oyly Carte and others

  This planter is to be found in Embankment Gardens just behind the Savoy Hotel and Theatre and celebrate’s the … More

Richard D'Oyly Carte, statues and memorials in London

All aboard the Waverley (4): Up to Woolwich

  As we proceed under Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford, two strange chimney-like structures are visible on each bank. … More

Dartford, Rainham Marshes, River Thames, Royal Iris, Woolwich

Statues and Monuments: Walter Beasant

  Walter Beasant was born in Portsmouth in August 1836. He was educated at a number of different schools around the … More

statues and memorials in London, Walter Beasant

Statues and Monuments: Joseph Bazalgette

  Bazalgette was born in London in March 1819, the son of a Royal Navy captain. After school, he did … More

Joseph Bazelgette, statues and memorials in London

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