Statues and Monuments: General George Elliot, Lord Heathfield

George Elliott was born in Scotland in 1717. He studied at the University of Leiden and then at the Military … More

Westminster Cathedral (2)

If I were asked to describe the interior of Westminster Cathedral I would probably come up with something like … More

Cuthbert Collingwood was born in Newcastle in 1748 and joined the Navy at the age of 12. His first experience … More

Keith and I visited Westminster Cathedral on one of our trips up to the centre of London. … More

Joseph Mallord William Turner in Covent Garden, London in 1775, where his father was a barber. in 1785, his mother … More

This rather strange sculpture of a woman with a fish is to be found in Hyde Park. I have … More

The year is drawing to an end and a final chance to get out on the River Medway with Skipper … More

John Moore was born in Glasgow in 1761. He joined the Army at the age of 15 serving in … More

Apart from the strong winds it was great to be able to get out of the office and spend … More