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Queen Elizabeth II 60 years ago our gracious Queen; Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, crowned after sixteen months of preparations in an extravagant ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926 as a young girl lived through the 2nd World War, reigned during the Falklands war and has seen her troops sent . . . → Read More: Queen Elizabeth – celebrating 60 years Following on from my recent post: 10 reasons to visit Twickenham, here is a brief history of the area. PRE-NORMAN Excavations have revealed settlements in the area dating from the Early Neolithic, possibly Mesolithic periods. Occupation seems to have continued through the Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the Roman occupation. neolithic artefacts The area was first mentioned (as . . . → Read More: Archaeological history of Twickenham If there was one thing in life I wish I could do, it would be to convert my passion for London into fairy dust so that I could sprinkle it onto everyone I really, really love this city. There are so many layers to this city that it would take several lifetimes to uncover . . . → Read More: discovering London’s amazing pubs Last month marked the annual Lord Mayor’s Show, which is always a delight to watch. The show lasts till late afternoon and offers an excuse to go walkabout through this most historical area; the City of London. The City of London grew up during Roman rule, becoming after many years of change a place of mysticism, . . . → Read More: Temple of Mithras As the Guildhall celebrates it’s 600th anniversary let us look back in history and learn a little more. Since the 12th century, Guildhall has been the City powerhouse. In an era when the Lord Mayor of London rivalled the monarch for influence and prestige, this was where he and the ruling merchant class held court, fine-tuned . . . → Read More: 800 years of history – Guildhall Admiralty Arch – a national treasure According to Channel 4 news, the government plans to sell Admiralty Arch in central London for up to £75m – part of a wider drive to get better value from its vast property estate. To say that this is a shock to my system would be an understatement. This is . . . → Read More: London’s Admiralty Arch up for sale???? BOW STREET – is the site of the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE!! Royal Opera House, Bow Street London it also features as one of the streets on the standard LONDON MONOPOLY board. The area around BOW STREET was developed by FRANCIS RUSSELL, 4th Earl of Bedford in the 1630′s. London 2012 Olympic Games – 366 days and 5 hours to go! And the winner is! – London!!! Cleopatra’s Needle; the popular name for the Ancient Egyptian obelisk re-erected on London’s Victoria Embankment. Although the needle is a genuine Ancient Egyptian obelisk, it is somewhat misnamed as it has no particular connection with Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt, and was already over a thousand years old in her lifetime. Cleopatra's Needle – Victoria . . . → Read More: one photo tour of London – Cleopatra’s Needle The view of a very Royal Wedding from the other side of the fence……….. Katie, Katie give me your answer true, I’m half crazy just for the love of you. the newly married couple; Duke and . . . → Read More: …from the other side of the fence |
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