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With the Diamond Jubilee less than 4 months away we are of course seeing more and more about our gracious Queen; Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour Here is a link to the official website with a long list of 60 fascinating facts for 60 years you may be interested . . . → Read More: fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth II 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 Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at Trooping the Colour 2010 2012 promises to be an auspicious year for London. Not only do we have the 2012 Olympics but we also have the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012, celebrating 60 years on the throne. The Queen came to the throne on 6 February . . . → Read More: Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee – June 2012 the fabulous blue and gold ceiling decorated with the 12 signs of the zodiac One of my favourite things to do in London is to uncover the secret places; places hidden away, or places right there before your very eyes, that you wouldn’t know! Hooray! You’ve arrived – map in hand, your list of Top 10 attractions in London identified and noted, you’ve more or less figured out how the tube system works (still a few tweaks and you’re there), you have just 3 Days in London, the sun is shining and you are raring to go! But wait!!! There is . . . → Read More: London’s Architecture and WHY you should be ‘Looking up in London’ Westminster Cathedral, Victoria, London as seen from Victoria Street I am one of those very lucky people who calls London home, able to go #walkabout any time I want, to explore and discover the cities treasures. Monday last, I went walkabout through Victoria, one of our most historial areas and you would be spoilt for choice of what . . . → Read More: why you should visit Westminster Cathedral London is a city of many layers, old and new. As you wander along alleys and lanes that twist and wind - per chance you may come upon a little church; centuries old. As you step up ancient stairs and into hallowed halls you discovered some of London’s most amazing treasures. The churches of London are a treasure trove . . . → Read More: Stained Glass windows in London The list of famous and infamous names; people who have had a major impact on London, goes on and on – Kings, Queens, Statemen, architects and indeed there are many. However, there is one person whose name must surely be on the lips of every visitor to London, the one person whose visual genius has created . . . → Read More: “Reader, if you seek his memorial – look around you.” last week I went #walkabout through the Southwark area of London, near London Bridge. crossing the London Bridge; Southwark to the right of the picture and City of London to the left I spent a very happy two hours meandering the cobbled streets and narrow lanes, visiting ancient landmarks and historical places. One of which was Southwark . . . → Read More: The George Inn, London |
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