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Statues and Munouments: Seven ages of man

  This interesting statue stands on Baynard House in Queen Victoria St. It is in cast aluminium and is by … More

Shakespeare, statues and memorials in London

The Roof Gardens, Kensington: The Wildlife

As well as lovely gardens the roof garden also has a collection of exotic water birds which roam the gardens.

Roof Garden Kensington

The Roof Gardens, Kensington (2)

The most attractive of the 3 gardens is the Spanish Garden.        

Roof Garden Kensington

Statues and Monuments: George Blagdon Westcott

George Westcott was born in 1753, the son of a baker in Honiton Devon. He joined the Navy as a … More

George Blagdon Westcott, St Paul's Cathedral, statues and memorials in London

The Roof Gardens, Kensington (1)

The roof garden which sits on top of a building in Kensington High street is one of those amazing places … More

Roof Garden Kensington

Statues and Monuments: HMS Captain

HMS Captain was a unique ship. Built in 1869 she was a masted turret ship with dual propulsion systems. Her … More

HMS Captain, St Paul's Cathedral, statues and memorials in London

Statues and monuments: Thomas Fanshaw Middleton

Thomas Fanshaw Middleton was born in Derbyshire in 1769. he was educated at Christ’s hospital and Cambridge and was ordained … More

St Paul's Cathedral, statues and memorials in London

Views of St Paul’s (5)

Everywhere you look is the most amazing art work.            

St Paul's Cathedral

Statues and Monuments: Sir Ralph Abercromby

  Ralph Abercromby was born in Scotland in 1734, He was educated at Rugby and University of Edinburgh, before going … More

Sir Ralph Abercromby, St Paul's Cathedral, statues and memorials in London

Woolmer

Originally posted on Loco Yard:
As today is Remembrance Sunday, a day when we remember and honour those who have sacrificed…

Basingstoke, Woolmer

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