Tag Archives: Poetry

The Gilt of Cain

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

I wrote on Monday on one of my favourite Secret Gardens in the City of London, Fen Court. It would be a beautiful little space in any case but is extra special due to its connections with the Abolition of … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Diary 15 – Easter and Passover in splendid isolation – How solitude can lead to creativity.

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

This weekend is Easter (our only 4 day weekend!) for myself and many of us, Passover for many more and Sikhs and Hindu’s have Vaisakhi and in a week or so Ramadan will be starting also.  It will be very … Continue reading →

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I loved the girl

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

I loved the girl with the utmost love of which my soul is capable, and she is taken from me – yet in the agony of my spirit in surrendering such a treasure I feel a thousand times richer than … Continue reading →

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Quotable Tennyson

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

Last week I posted on the birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson.  It is little known but this Poet Laureate is actually the ninth most quoted literary figure.   Whilst not in the same league as Shakespeare  or perhaps as entertaining … Continue reading →

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Remembering Alfred, Lord Tennyson on bis birthday

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

This morning as I write this, or yesterday when this is posted, I was giving an all day tour to a family from New York and we went inside the incredible Westminster Abbey.  As we were there 15 minutes before … Continue reading →

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John Donne – A forgotten poet and his discovered manuscript.

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

In the long and rich history of English literature, John Donne is almost forgotten about by many today but in his time he was pioneering.  Born into a Catholic family at a time when it was illegal to practice the … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost – Better to reign in hell than serve in paradise! – Finding the tomb of Milton.

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

One of the perks of doing guided tours is coming across unexpected treasures.  Many of the places I visit are off the usual tourist-track but no matter how many times I go out on walks, I find new things almost … Continue reading →

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Bunhill Fields – the resting place of some of the biggest names in history.

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

You might remember a few weeks ago I wrote about the dreadful place Dancing on the Dead at Enon Chapel – The Victorian Sensation! Whilst writing that and out and about on research, I gained the chance to visit Bunhill Fields. … Continue reading →

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For I Will Consider My Cat Jeoffry

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

The internet is always full of cat videos and cat memes and I thought I would try to raise the bar a little by bringing up the marvellous poem by Christopher Smart, a poet and mystic who led an eventful … Continue reading →

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Stuck for Gift ideas? Grab yourself a book or ebook!

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

It’s that time of year when many people are looking for a gift for a friend, loved one or maybe just a treat for yourself.      I must admit that living here in the UK and being relatively busy, … Continue reading →

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