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Category Archives: Cool Britannia
The Roman Wall in an Underground London Car Park
In those few days between Christmas and New Years Day when it seems I am about the only person at work in London, I gave myself extra time to get into the city before meeting my tourists. Normally busy … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, London, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged Archeology, history, holidays, London, Roman, Roman Wall, walking tours
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Finding the ruins of Whitefriars beneath the streets of London
Most people have heard of that very busy part of London known as Blackfriars but fewer know of Whitefriars. It should be said that the colour here is nothing at all relating to the skin of the friars but rather … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, London
Tagged Carmelites, church, Fleet Street, London, ruins, White Friars, Whitefriars
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Ivinghoe Beacon – From the Bronze Age to a galaxy far, far away.
Situated in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, Ivinghoe Beacon is a prominent hill and landmark in Buckinghamshire, England, in the United Kingdom, standing 233 metres or 757 feet above sea level. It’s relatively grand height has meant it has been an important point … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Britannia, Heritage, Life, Movies and Films
Tagged Buckinghamshire, Chilterns, Ivinghoe Beacon, national trust, Star Wars, The Ridgeway
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My new Nursery Rhyme Tour of London
It’s at this time of year where as near as possible I have a slightly easier life. Fewer tourists though doesn’t mean I’m not working. In an ideal world I would be using January to write books but I’m still … Continue reading
Are pubs making a comeback?
Most people around the world know that British pubs are a national institution but from 2001 to 2018, 25% of our pubs closed due to the changing nature of our societies, work-life patterns, availability of cheaper drinks elsewhere and other … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life, London, News, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged British Pubs, community, Pub Tours, Pubs, Wetherspoon, Ye Olde England Tours
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Station Squabble – A fist fight between two London mice!
You don’t have to go to far on my blog to find some of the tough and murky history of East London. Whatever else you have to look out for in the East-End, even I had presumed the mice and … Continue reading
Posted in Life, London, Photography, Travel
Tagged Crime, Farringdon, London, London Underground, Mice, Natural History Museum, wildlife
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Marketing – Medieval Style
It’s easy for us to think that Marketing, Advertising and Corporate Branding are all relatively recent developments that plague our modern life. However when I was at the excellent Knights of St John Museum in London yesterday I was reminded … Continue reading
Posted in history, London, Religion and Faith
Tagged Advertising, Branding, Bread, Crusades, Flag, Hospitaliers, Knights, Knights of St John, Maltese Cross, Marketing
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