The Angel, one of a number of riverside pubs. Local legend has it the notorious’Hanging Judge’ George Jefferys came to … More
Category: London
Thames journey (6): A changing face
The area downstream of Tower bridge was until relatively recently part of the commercial port of London. Since the docks … More
Thames journey (5): Tower Bridge
In the late 19th century with development of the east end of London it was decided that a new river … More
Thames journey (4) HMS Belfast and London City Hall.
On the south-bank of the pool of London, between London and Tower bridge is an area of regenerated warehouses. The … More
Thames journey (3): Tower of London
The Tower of London is on the north bank of the Thames between London and Tower bridges. It is a … More
Thames Journey (2): Billingsgate
One of the major buildings on the north side of the river between London and Tower bridge is the old … More
Thames Journey (1)
The posts over the coming week are the result of a journey along the River Thames from the city to … More
St Clement Danes Church
Photo by Mikey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/raver_mikey/) St. Clement Danes Church sits on an island in one of central London’s busiest roads opposite … More
Hounslow Gunpowder Mills
It is hard to envision as you walk today in the beauty and serenity of Crane Park in Hounslow that … More
Household Cavalry Museum
A trip into London and some time to kill. I decide to visit the Household Cavalry museum off Whitehall. The … More