Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 7, Torrington and Woburn Squares (no.42)
‘Torrington and Woburn Squares are also great ornaments to the neighbourhood..’,
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 7, St Pancras New Church (no.41)
Well, if there was an ‘Old Church’ it follows there is a ‘New Church’. St Pancras New Church was completed in 1822, ‘..the exterior adapted from Greek models..’, i.e. a 19C Greek temple. It was built on the south side … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 7, Bedford Square (no.40)
‘Torrington and Woburn Squares are also great ornaments to the neighbourhood..’, says Mr Bradshaw, but oddly he doesn’t mention Bedford Square.
Trafalgar Square, 10 December 2013
Today was Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service in Johannesburg. I followed the service on TV and then went into London. Around South Africa House everyone was talking about Mandela. It was a disturbing day, and in the evening I found myself … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 7, Russell Square and Queen’s Square (No.39)
I explored this route twice, once on a sunny afternoon and once at the end of the day, so the photographs reflect the different light at these times. Russell Square was part of a grand redevelopment plan by the Earls … Continued
Colours in December
I was in London today, with Mr Bradshaw on Day 7 – after 11 months! The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day, with these incredible colours.