HMS Captain was a unique ship. Built in 1869 she was a masted turret ship with dual propulsion systems. Her … More
Category: London
Statues and monuments: Thomas Fanshaw Middleton
Thomas Fanshaw Middleton was born in Derbyshire in 1769. he was educated at Christ’s hospital and Cambridge and was ordained … More
Views of St Paul’s (5)
Everywhere you look is the most amazing art work.
Statues and Monuments: Sir Ralph Abercromby
Ralph Abercromby was born in Scotland in 1734, He was educated at Rugby and University of Edinburgh, before going … More
Views of St Paul’s (4)
Views of St Paul’s (3)
Much of the fine art work at St Paul’s is clearly on show, but some you have to hunt to … More
Statues and Monuments: Richard Rundle Burges
Richard Rundle Burges was born in 1755 and entered into a career in the Navy. Aged 42 he had been … More
Views of St Paul’s (2)
Some more photos from the recent photography day at St Paul’s Cathedral reveal that wherever you look there are examples … More
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
