St. Alfege, Greenwich ~ a rare Hawksmoor Church.
Nicholas Hawksmoor is one of Britain’s most famous architects. He started work as a clerk for Sir Christopher Wren at age 18. He worked with Wren on Chelsea Hospital, Hampton … Continue reading
Jermyn Street Theatre ~ the West End’s Smallest Theatre
A former restaurant changing room has become 2012’s Fringe Theatre of the Year! The Jermyn Street Theatre is currently the West End’s smallest theatre and it was recognized this year as Fringe Theatre … Continue reading
Rainham Marshes ~ an RSPB Nature Reserve
There are very few ancient landscapes remaining anywhere in the Greater London area, but Rainham Marshes is one of them. This landscape was untouched for centuries as it was set … Continue reading
The Cinema Museum
Clearly the cinema has evolved over the years and part of its glamour has been lost with the advent of the modern multiplex. However, for those seeking a nostalgic glimpse … Continue reading
The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs ~ the first of their kind in the world
Located in a corner of Crystal Palace Park is a display that was revolutionary and groundbreaking in its day. In 1854 an exhibition of life size sculptures was unveiled to … Continue reading
Regent Sounds Studio, Denmark Street & London’s “Tin Pan Alley”
For anyone with an interest in popular music history, a visit to Denmark Street in Soho is like a walk down memory lane. Yet while many visitors strive to see … Continue reading
The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Ltd
Given that today is Remembrance Sunday, it seemed appropriate to repost this from earlier this year. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row… (excerpt from a … Continue reading