Following my post on tuesday about the painting depicting the two allied commanders meeting after the Battle of Waterloo, I decided I may as well post on the painting that sits directly opposite it in the Royal Gallery, Houses of Parliament. It shows the Battle of Trafalgar and the dying Admiral Nelson on the deck of HMS Victory,… Continue reading The Death of Nelson – A painting in the Royal Gallery, Houses of Parliament
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THE MEETING OF WELLINGTON AND BLÜCHER AFTER THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
There is so much to see when I go into Parliament and whilst naturally what takes the breath of many away are the grand historical chambers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons or perhaps some of the royal areas where kings and queens visit; what I always enjoy is detail of… Continue reading THE MEETING OF WELLINGTON AND BLÜCHER AFTER THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
Visiting the State Apartments at Speaker’s House at the Palace of Westminster
Two weeks ago I wrote a post on how I randomly met Jeremy Corbyn on the London Underground. I met him when I was on my way into Parliament, not as a guide myself this time but as a tourist or at least I wasn’t actively working. I was one of the first group of… Continue reading Visiting the State Apartments at Speaker’s House at the Palace of Westminster
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
Coronavirus Diary 74 – The day I was debated in the Houses of Parliament
Wednesday 3rd March 2021 was Budget Day, the day of the year where the government sets out its spending plans for the year and announces investments, cutbacks and virtually any policy relating to money and taxes. As such many of the 3 million people like myself who are in #ExcludedUK and have gone without any… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 74 – The day I was debated in the Houses of Parliament
Electing a new Speaker to the House of Commons
Following the often delayed departure of the previous Mr. Speaker John Bercow, this week sees the election of the next speaker of the House of Commons. How does one become a Speaker? Firstly one has to already be a sitting Member of Parliament. Their electorate is what has been described as “the most duplicitous electorate… Continue reading Electing a new Speaker to the House of Commons
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. London is far from the only city in Britain to have protected views, namely views… Continue reading The protected views of London
Stephen Liddell 