Hampton Court (2): Tudor Kitchens

Connected to the main courtyard by a short passage is a smaller courtyard around which are situated the Kitchens … More

Bluebell Railway: Giants of Steam (2): LNER B12 8572

8572 was built for the LNER and entered service in June 1928. It spent almost all of its working life … More

We are soon approaching the Greenwich peninsular. Once a major industrial area this area is now one of major redevelopment. … More

A Saturday morning and Keith and I are on the way to a Rugby match at Wembley, but time first … More

Earliest records show that in 1236 The Knights Hospitalier of St John Jerusalem (one of the monastic armed orders charged … More

A trip down to the Bluebell Railway for the first day of the Giants of Steam weekend. My journey … More

This planter is to be found in Embankment Gardens just behind the Savoy Hotel and Theatre and celebrate’s the … More

As we proceed under Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford, two strange chimney-like structures are visible on each bank. … More

Walter Beasant was born in Portsmouth in August 1836. He was educated at a number of different schools around the … More

Leaving Gravesend the PS Waverley makes it’s way up river towards London. The first place we pass is Tilbury Docks, … More