Views of St Paul’s (1)

St Paul’s cathedral in the centre of London is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Photography is not allowed … More

Statues and Monuments: Sir Wilfred Lawson

Wilfred Lawson was born in September 1829, the son of a baronet. Educated at home, he became. like his … More

A great post on London connections of Ian Fleming and James Bond

One of the delights of the walk in Danson Park yesterday was the array of autumn colours on display. … More

A chance to get out of the office for a morning and join the local RSPB group for a walk … More

Hidden within the Victoria and Albert Museum is the most wonderful internal courtyard surrounded by buildings with fantastic decoration … More

George Peabody was born in South Danvers, Massachusetts in 1795 to a poor family, one of seven children. At … More

Isabella Somerset (nee somers) was born in London in 1851, the daughter of 3rd Earl Somers. She married Henry Somerset, … More

William Edward Forster was born in Dorset in July 1818. After completing school, he worked in the woolen manufacturing trade. … More