Exploring the London pub
In every corner of the UK you will find one, or two or more. They change their characteristics depending on where they are. If it’s a country pub you’re after, then picture a thatched roof, a roaring log fire in … Continued
A hidden gem, Paternoster Square
It’s highly likely that a trip to London might include St Paul’s Cathedral. The ambience, the site and the building, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, always impresses. This part of London is one of the oldest areas of the city. … Continued
Visiting the past – Brompton Cemetery
On a warm, sunny spring day my friend and I stepped through the gates of Brompton Cemetery into its 40 acres of tree-lined avenues and tombstones. On a gentle breeze there was the overwhelming smell of flowers. From where, … Continued
A stroll around Queen Square
Enjoy Queen Square in Bloomsbury, from your desk. Take a visual walk around this little corner of London and discover its rich history. Getting there The closest underground station is Russell Square tube on the Piccadilly line and it’s a … Continued
Punch and Judy through the centuries in Covent Garden
Visit St Paul’s churchyard in May and discover your inner child.
New Square in the Inns
If you ever wanted to see a bevy of barristers this is the place to visit.
Cheapside and its treasure trove
Hidden treasure in a strong room at the Museum of London It’s the 15th century in Cheapside (EC2) in the city of London. This is the centre of the goldsmiths’ trade. Locals and foreigners flock to the several hundred premises, … Continued
Time travel at the British Museum
If you’re after a bit of history why not pop into the British Museum in Bloomsbury? You’ll find enough culture and artefacts from centuries past to keep you busy for as long as you want. Yes, it’s on the tourist … Continued
Pass time in the Piazza
In the theatre district of Westminster, a stone’s throw from the Savoy Hotel on the Strand, is Covent Garden. It’s a gem of an area and a chameleon that changes with the times. Look to its more distant history and … Continued
A ceremony of remembrance
The beauty of a city as diverse as London is that you never know what to expect. But a brass band just as I’m having my morning coffee is rather unusual. And as the music swirled up through the air, … Continued