The last few weeks and indeed months have seen much of the southern Britain inundated with big storms and seemingly incessant storms. At one point over 600 flood warnings were in place as rivers burst their banks, fields and plains flooded and houses evacuated. The floods of course are awful for everyone involved but people… Continue reading Floods re-create Athelney Island – Refuge of King Alfred The Great vs the Vikings
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Top 10 Movies of 2023
Some years I do a TV and Movies countdown and some I pick one or the other. This year it’s going to be my favourite films of 2023 though it must be said I really enjoyed the recent Boat Story, The Tourist and the incredible Happy Valley… plus Doctor Who has been great too. I went… Continue reading Top 10 Movies of 2023
Where Little Dorrit slept – A secret spot of Dickensian London
Most peoples experiences of London are packed tube trains, busy shops, bright lights and crowds of people. Mine always seem to be very different and I often feel like I am living in a Charles Dickens story. Walking around quiet lanes or alleys, church bells ringing as random people shout out greetings as I run various errands.… Continue reading Where Little Dorrit slept – A secret spot of Dickensian London
Christmas trees of London
As I posted last week on the most famous Christmas Tree, the one being in Trafalgar Square, I thought I might put up a few photos of some of my favourite ones I’ve seen in public spaces in London this year. Of course there are hundreds of Christmas trees on display in London, possibly thousands… Continue reading Christmas trees of London
The History of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
It is said perhaps to be the most famous Christmas tree in the world and in London marks the run-in to Christmas. Every year, since 1947, the people of Norway have given the people of London a Christmas tree which finds its home in Trafalgar Square. This gift is in gratitude for Britain’s support for… Continue reading The History of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
A look inside Mansion House
I was kindly invited to Mansion House on the 2nd November for tea with the Lady Mayoress of the City of London. The Lord Mayor is elected for a term of one year which runs from November to November and throughout the year there are several events where the great and the good of the… Continue reading A look inside Mansion House
Saltburn – Film Review
I’ve managed to see a lot of great films this autumn and the tail end of summer and one or two less good ones but one that I’d been waiting to see for months based on the trailer alone is Saltburn, written and directed by the up and coming Emerald Fennell. It looked audacious and… Continue reading Saltburn – Film Review
An off the cuff tour for two Bobbies
On Armistice Day this year I was preparing to give a Darkest Hour Tour which involves a guided tour around some of the most important political places in Westminster including inside the Houses of Parliament as well as a few hidden places before heading off into the Churchill War Rooms. The last few weekends had… Continue reading An off the cuff tour for two Bobbies
Chad Varah and the Samaritans @ St Stephen Walbrook
A few days ago I wrote a blog on St Stephen Walbrook church but deliberately left out a very important part of its modern history, that of its vicar Chad Varah who didn’t just oversee the repairs of the church after WW2 but did something that possibly changed the world and if not did something… Continue reading Chad Varah and the Samaritans @ St Stephen Walbrook
St Stephen Walbrook Church – Prototype for that famous dome
Last week in a rather cool and stormy London, I arrived early for an appointment as I often do. This time I was attending a function at Mansion House so I decided to visit the neighbouring old Church, St Stephen Walbrook. I’m sure you’ll agree St Stephen is a fine name for a church, particularly… Continue reading St Stephen Walbrook Church – Prototype for that famous dome
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