Statues and Monuments: JMW Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner in Covent Garden, London in 1775, where his father was a barber. in 1785, his mother … More

Statues and Monuments: Woman with Fish, Hyde Park

This rather strange sculpture of a woman with a fish is to be found in Hyde Park. I have … More

John Moore was born in Glasgow in 1761. He joined the Army at the age of 15 serving in … More

This interesting statue stands on Baynard House in Queen Victoria St. It is in cast aluminium and is by … More

As well as lovely gardens the roof garden also has a collection of exotic water birds which roam the gardens.

The most attractive of the 3 gardens is the Spanish Garden.

George Westcott was born in 1753, the son of a baker in Honiton Devon. He joined the Navy as a … More

The roof garden which sits on top of a building in Kensington High street is one of those amazing places … More

HMS Captain was a unique ship. Built in 1869 she was a masted turret ship with dual propulsion systems. Her … More

Thomas Fanshaw Middleton was born in Derbyshire in 1769. he was educated at Christ’s hospital and Cambridge and was ordained … More