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It's Brexit Day at last!
Finally, after three and a half years of wrangling, the UK is to follow its own path outside the EU. And Boris demanded that the union...
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Feb 2, 20201 min read


The magnificent Southwark Cathedral
There has been a church on this site for at least one thousand years and Southwark Cathedral is the oldest building in Southwark bearing...
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Jan 11, 20201 min read


St Martin-in-the-Fields
Just around the corner from Trafalgar Square, St Martins is an enchanting place at the best of times but extra special at Christmas. Why...
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Nov 18, 20191 min read


The greatest grape vine in the world
Yes, the grape vine at Hampton Court is in the Guinness Book of World records for being the oldest and largest productive vine in the...
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Aug 1, 20191 min read


Gearing up for the summer
You can tell it's the school holidays because six scary looking dragons have arrived at Hampton Court! They were part of the 'Here be...
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Aug 1, 20191 min read


The food historians are back at Hampton Court!
They dress like the Tudor cooks and they use the same ingredients too - it looks like Robin is starting to make a cup out of sugar paste...
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Aug 1, 20191 min read


Annual Music Festival
The stage is being set up for the annual music festival at Hampton Court Palace. It's not too late to buy a ticket so go to...
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May 29, 20191 min read


The Royal College of Physician's museum
This 'churgeon's or surgeon's chest is just one of many fascinating medical artefacts in the College's museum. Many people don't realise...
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May 29, 20191 min read


Queen Victoria's palace
Buckingham Palace is open to the public between 20 July and 29 September this year and if you decide to visit, you will learn how Queen...
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Apr 3, 20191 min read


Southwark Cathedral
I have just started researching a new tour around Southwark, the area between London and the Millennium bridges, and it is so...
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Mar 30, 20191 min read


One of my favourite courtyards!
Turn into the insignificant Blue Ball Yard off St James' Street and you will find yourself in this enchanting courtyard - it used to be...
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Mar 3, 20191 min read


Happy memories of Royal Doulton
This gorgeous building is on the corner of Lambeth High Street and Black Prince Road and used to be the HQ, museum and art school of...
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Feb 13, 20191 min read


The Houses of Indecision!
Will Brexit EVER happen?!
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Feb 13, 20191 min read


Iconic London Eye
20 years ago, the London eye didn't exist but now it is one of London's most popular attractions taking visitors on a 30-minute ride in...
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Feb 13, 20191 min read


Royal Mews is open again
The Royal Mews, which makes all the road travel arrangements for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, has just opened its...
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Feb 4, 20191 min read


Meandering the Mall
All of my groups just love the Mall! It is included in all of my St James' walks and is where we wait to see the St James' Palace band...
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Feb 4, 20191 min read


Getting inside St James' Palace
Ordinarily, it is not possible for members of the public to go inside St James' Palace because it is a working palace. But there is a way!...
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Jan 8, 20191 min read


New interpretation at Hampton Court
The palace team have been updating the kitchens at Hampton Court and have introduced some new interpretations which are fascinating. For...
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Jan 4, 20191 min read


Modernist architecture at its best
Denys Lasdun created this masterpiece in the early 1960s and it was the only building from this era to be given a Grade I listed status,...
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Dec 12, 20181 min read


Christmas at Hampton Court
As these images show, Christmas is in full swing at Hampton Court Palace - it's a beautiful time of year to visit! Topped off with a...
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Dec 12, 20181 min read
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