Clematis Armandii in Clerkenwell
The flowers in London this Spring have been wonderful, and often in unexpected places, like the Pentonville Road. These clematis were in Clerkenwell.
St Pancras Station
The Midland Railway needed an independent London terminus:’.. 1863: St Pancras train station was designed by William Barlow in 1863, with construction commencing in 1866. The famous Barlow train shed arch spans 240 feet and is over 100 feet high at … Continued
Bradshaw, Hand Book to London, Day 8 (no.49)
‘Taking a northerly course, we pursue our way from Holborn up Gray’s Inn Lane, in which stands the Royal Free Hospital, founded in 1828..[to help] all destitute persons requiring medical relief..’. The hospital was founded by William Marsden, whose name cancer patients will … Continued
Early Spring in London – Ornamental Fruit Trees
And finally – beautifully delicate
Early Spring in London – Daffodils, Kerria, Euphorbia
I can hear Mr Bradshaw tutting – where is the description of King’s Cross? The Fleet River, Coldbath Prison? But the flowers were so beautiful! Yellow is the colour I most associate with early Spring.
Early Spring in London – Hellebores
And the beautiful Hellebores.
Early Spring in London – Myddelton Square
These beautiful flowers were in the Churchyard in Myddelton Square, a peaceful, surprising area behind Rosebery Avenue.
Early Spring in London – White Camellias
And the white camellias –
Early spring in London – Pink Camellias
I promised more flowers and here they are – deep pink camellias.