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Tag Archives: Greenwich
The protected views of London
Before continuing with my series on London canalscanals, I thought it best to write a brief post on something not very well known but that nonetheless has played an important role in the modern development of London, namely protected views. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Heritage, Life, London
Tagged Greenwich, Houses of Parliament, London, Protected Views, St Pauls Cathedral, Tower of London, W Godfrey Allen
5 Comments
The Great Stink of 1858
If like me, you suffered through the blazing London summer of 2018 with seemingly wall to wall sunshine heat and humidity from Easter to the end of September, squashed on your commute in airless tube trains and wondering how you’d … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, London
Tagged 1858, Greenwich, London, River Thames, Sewers, Sir Joseph Bazalgette, The Great Stink
8 Comments
Up Close and Personal with the Greenwich Painted Hall Ceiling
Two weeks ago you may have seen my post on the Painted Hall in Greenwich which is often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of England. The artwork is 300 years old however and due to age, wear and tear … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, history, Life, London, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged Art, Conservation, Greenwich, London, Painted Hall Ceiling, Royal Navy, Sir James Thornhill
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The Painted Hall of Greenwich – Englands Sistine Chapel
Said by many to be the English equivalent of the Sistine Chapel, The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe. You might get some idea what … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Heritage, history, London, Photography, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged Art, Greenwich, Painted Hall, Royal Navy, Sir James Thornhill
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Crossing The River Thames By Cable Car
Sometimes when I am running tours, I get to do new things even in my home city. Of course, that isn’t too hard when you live in London as not only is there a 2,000 year old back catalogue of … Continue reading
Posted in London, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged Cable Car, Emirates Airline, Greenwich, Life, London, O2, River Thames, Travel, Video, Ye Olde England Tours
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The Terrible Tale of Ælfheah – Archbishop of Canterbury
Being the Archbishop of Canterbury is probably not the easiest job in the world. You might have a nice palace in London and an entourage of officials around you but there is no doubt lots of travelling, meetings to have … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, London, Religion and Faith
Tagged Archbishop, Ælfheah, Æthelred the Unready, Danegeld, Danelaw, Greenwich, St. Alphege, Vikings
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A brief history of time(zones) or why do we keep changing the clocks?
Some of us have just done it and others are about to do it but this week sees many of us changing our clocks to go onto winter time but why do we do this often quite annoying ritual. In … Continue reading
Posted in history, Science and Engineering
Tagged BST, clocks, Daylight Saving, GMT, Greenwich, history, Life, Maps, Time, Time Zones
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