There are hundreds of statues in London- some more famous than others. But how many do you think are dedicated to women?You can almost count them on the fingers of your hand. It all began when I was sitting in a meeting in Central London which had a park outside. During lunch a colleague and…
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The London Mithraeum
There are secrets beneath the streets of London. The Mithraeum is one of London’s newer attractions and is free.
London’s Underground Mail Train
A ride underground on London’s Mail Rail gives an insight into a hidden part of the city
Anyone for Tennis?
I love to watch tennis each summer and apply for the Wimbledon ballot in hope. This year I didn’t get tickets but found an alternative place to enjoy one of my favourite sports. Visiting the Hurlingham Club gave me an insight into another tennis classic and my fix of watching tennis live. I booked a…
Discovering the Charterhouse
Smithfield is an area of London that is full of history. There’s the fabulous church at St Bartholomew the Great, the plaque dedicated to the execution of William Wallace, pubs tucked away in back streets, and now The Charterhouse has opened its doors to the public. I love walking round this area, partly because I…
A Night at the Opera
Each year I always try to treat myself to a night at the opera. One of my particular favourites is the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. And so it was that I found myself with a ticket for Verdi’s Il Trovatore last week. The Royal Opera House is one of the finest theatres in…
The Great Bells of Bow
London’s Bow Bells are among the most famous in the world. These are the legendary bells that called Dick Whittington back into London to become Lord Mayor in 1392. People born within the sound of Bow Bells are considered true Londoners of Cockneys. And in the famous nursery rhyme, “Oranges and Lemons,” it is the…
Revisiting the City of London
Seeing a uniform I once wore in a museum was an interesting start to a trip down memory lane in London
