John Hanning Speke was an army officer who in December 1856 joined the expedition led by Richard Burton to find … More
Tag: Kensington Gardens
Statues and Memorials in London: Elfin Oak
The Elfin Oak stands in Kensington Gardens. The stump, which is from a 900 year old tree, came from Richmond … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Queen Victoria (Kensington Palace)
There are a number of Statues of Queen Victoria in London. This one stands just outside the grounds of Kensington … More
