Travel with a local and get an insider’s view of the city
The Houses of Parliament are in sight. There are many more hours ahead before the people queueing achieve their objective. Some are wrapped in blankets handed out by volunteers as the long London summer has turned to a chilly September. … Continued
Venture off the main roads in Bloomsbury and the back streets open on to a small, tranquil square. It is bordered by several old hospitals and 18th century houses. There is even a church and pub thrown in. This is … Continued
The Charterhouse started life as a Carthusian Monastery and it has been on its site near Smithfield Market since 1348. During the 16th century it was used as a large mansion house. It became a school at one point and … Continued
Take a stroll around Brompton Cemetery and enjoy the beauty of the tree-lined avenues, the calm and the many elaborate gravestones. This cemetery is a destination in it’s own right. You can while away an afternoon in peaceful surroundings and … Continued
Walk a few steps in any direction in the city centre and you will find something that catches your eye. And when you look up you’ll often see a past that the shop fronts below don’t reveal. Each century has … Continued
Lockdown during the pandemic in March 2020 meant many things. One of the pluses was that central London was the quietest I have ever seen it in over 30 years. Standing in the middle of a deserted road, in the, … Continued
The Victoria Embankment Gardens are the perfect antidote to the bustling streets surrounding it. Step away from the bustle of the Strand at Charing Cross station and a green vista opens up. Beautiful planting, statues and a winding path that … Continued
Be in no doubt, a stroll around the law courts is not only a visual treat of parks and buildings, but it gives a glimpse into history. Gowns and wigs are the order of the day and major trials take … Continued
The only public ‘square’ in London – not a park – is Lincoln Inn Fields. It provides a wonderful break from the rush of the city, with ancient trees to sit under as you watch the dog walkers, the barristers … Continued
Waterloo Bridge never fails to deliver ever-changing fabulous views. It’s the bridge to see the big sights from – the House of Parliament and the Millennium Wheel, to name but two. There are exhibitions and theatres at its feet. And … Continued