There aren’t many things in life longer in the making than the opening of the Elizabeth Line but one of them is the Platinum Jubilee which marks the 70th year of service Her Majesty The Queen has given to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth, the longest in history. To… Continue reading Celebrating The Platinum Jubilee
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Coronavirus Diary 84 – Deserted icons of London in Winter
A few days ago I took two lovely people around some of the most famous sights in London. Normally even in January there would be crowds of people everywhere but as you can see out of millions of people, we use about had the whole place to ourselves. If you’ve never thought how people are… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 84 – Deserted icons of London in Winter
My new video tour of London
Given the total lack of tourists still in London and my now approaching almost 19 months with no work or any form of government support, I’ve been busy working on my latest video tour. This one is based on my original 3 hour walking tour and visits just about every famous sight in Westminster (London)… Continue reading My new video tour of London
Exploring the private gardens of Buckingham Palace
It was with something of a sense of awe and excitement that I entered the Buckingham Palace estate through the mews and stables and then as the trees and bushes opened up, the expanse of the lawn appeared and beyond that, Buckingham Palace itself. It may surprise people from overseas but few have ever claimed… Continue reading Exploring the private gardens of Buckingham Palace
The private gardens of Buckingham Palace
Ever since the fire at Windsor Castle in 1992, the state rooms at Buckingham Palace have been open to visitors each summer but due to the continuing Covid epidemic they are understandably shut again this year. As a way to no doubt recoup some revenue, it was decided that this summer the private gardens at… Continue reading The private gardens of Buckingham Palace
That time the Queen hid in a bush to avoid her guests…. yes really!
All of us have to deal with people that we don’t like, particularly those of us who work in public facing jobs. Some of us even avoid people at home; I know I have hid in the bath one dark evening and in a wardrobe to have a bit of peace and quiet to myself.… Continue reading That time the Queen hid in a bush to avoid her guests…. yes really!
Stephen Liddell 