Statues and Memorials in London: Henry Moore Arch

This 6m high arch on the north side of the Long Water in Hyde park is made of Roman traventine … More

Lord’s cricket ground (2): The Ashes

The tour only takes in one item in the museum and that is one of the most famous sport’s trophies … More

As I am off for 10 days in Northumbria on Saturday I have been trying to get round my survey … More

A morning walk in Eltham Park and Oxleas meadows was rather disappointing. It was bright but cool and fresh, so … More

A few weeks back, Keith and I went to Lord’s cricket ground in north London. Lord’s was for a long-time … More

These bears are found in Kensington Gardens where they sit atop a water fountain built in 1939 to commemorate the … More

After the departure of the Romans the area within the city walls was deserted, the Anglo-Saxons preferring to settle around … More

The Sundial on Tower Hill was commissioned by London Transport and unveiled in 1992. It is by John Chitty and … More

The Roman city wall around London was built between 190-225 AD. Although most was built from scratch it did incorporate … More

Edward Jenner (1749-1823) was a country doctor who pioneered vaccination. Despite widespread ridicule of his idea he continued with his … More