The trick to London is often paying attention to place names, as this walk around the precincts of Westminster Abbey amply illustrates! Exploring the Precincts of Westminster Abbey London, it’s been a while! Like I was saying recently in my review of 2023, there is far too much to see and do (although I can’t […]
A ceiling by Rubens and the site of masques, healings and a royal execution, Banqueting House reveals its secrets on a guided tour. The Former Palace of Whitehall I have to say, Whitehall is one of those street names I haven’t given much thought to, despite place names in London so often referring back to […]
Part royal palace, part Art Deco mansion, Eltham Palace is unique in South East London (and much further afield). Get to know the extended Courtauld family including their pet lemur, while simultaneously seeing where Henry VIII spent much of his childhood. A Visit To Eltham Palace Sometimes it’s the places the closest to home which […]
One of Westminster’s smallest tourist attractions, the Jewel Tower is worth a quick look for historic interest. Just don’t go planning any trips specifically to see it! The Jewel Tower The Jewel Tower is a spot that has intrigued me for a while. I work not far from Westminster, have done a number of cultural […]
A description of the brand new tour at the Houses of Parliament. The tours take in the historic Speaker’s House and we learn much about the office of Speaker along the way. Speaker’s House I must credit one of my favourite blogs, ianvisits.co.uk, with tipping me off about this opportunity to see a historic London […]
