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

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

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