Situated on the Embankment - the riverside road that follows the north bank of the River Thames in Central London is Cleopatra’s Needle. Literally thousands walk pass the structure and do not give the monument a seond glance. However, it has a good claim to be one of the most historic monuments in London, being the oldest man made structure in London.
It was made in Egypt in 1460 BC, making it almost… Continue reading
This short clip shows one of the major icons of London, Big Ben as it strikes 12. Big Ben’s big moment is on New Year Eve where the chimes at midnight are the cue for the traditional firework display to bring in the new year in style. For the British the chimes are used as the introduction to the main TV news programmes with the newcaster reading out the headlines… Continue reading
The largest bookshop in Europe is found in the heart of London close to Piccadilly Circus. Waterstones is the largest bookstore chain in the UK with at least one outlet in all major towns and cities. The branch at Piccadilly apart from its size is little different to any other Waterstone’s bookshop so while it might be the biggest, few if any people would say its the best. After all in… Continue reading
Fortnum & Mason is an iconic brand, world famous for its high quality food offerings, especially its teas and hampers. Grocer to the Queen says it all really. The store itself on Piccadilly is a department store but its the food sections that most people make a visit. If you are like Bob, where shopping normally gives no pleasure normally, this is one of those stores that is unique enough… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Denmark Street has been the centre of the music industry in the UK for much of the 20th century, perhaps with its heyday in the 60′s. The likes of Elton John, Rolling Stones and David Bowie were all here. Today the street is dominated by musical instrument shops.
Music publishers first moved here to be close to the theatres and music halls in the West End well… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Charles 1 Statue In Trafalgar Square The Centre Of London – The Plaque Marking The Centre Of London Is On the Ground To The North (left on picture) Of The Statue
Right in the very centre of London at Trafalgar Square this is a really atmospheric place to eat with attractive pricing for London and honest food with decent portions.
The food is solid honest fayre, sometimes with British favourites like ‘Bubble & Squeak’
Profits all go to the good charitable work of the church above.
Its really the atmosphere you go for… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Barons Court – The Station Of Choice To Change Underground Trains From Heathrow On The Piccadilly Line
If you are using the London Underground from Heathrow there is a very good chance you will need to change trains from the Piccadilly Line to the District Line.
With luggage you can do yourself a big favour by changing trains from the Piccadilly Line at Barons Court for… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Kings Cross Station is the departure point for students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, of which it’s most famous student, Harry Potter, attends. The Hogwarts Express departs from Platform 9 3/4′s in September. Kings Cross is a real place, a major train station in London with fast trains to Scotland every 30 minutes or so.
The authorities at Kings Cross station have entered into… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
The Princess Diana Memorial Fountain was opened by the Queen on July 4th, 2004 at an initial cost of 3.6 million pounds. Its location is in the heart of Hyde Park, London’s largest park and overlooks the lake in the middle of the park called the Serpentine.
The fountain has proven controversial from many angles…
Is this really how Princess Diana would have wanted 3.6 million… Continue reading
