Gray’s Inn
There are always fascinating little details to be found.
Red Lion Square & Moncure Conway
I was concerned that I had not given Mr Bradshaw’s tour of Red Lion Square my full attention and decided to look a little more closely at one of the people associated with the Square – Moncure Daniel Conway (1832-1907), an American, … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 6, Red Lion Sq, no.36
I walked out of Lincoln’s Inn Fields by Little Turnstile, a one-person, winding passageway between Gate Street and Holborn and previously a barrier which prevented the cows from straying out of, or in to, Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 6, Lincoln’s Inn & its Fields (no.35)
‘.. Lincoln’s Inn Fields form a fine open square, said to be the dimensions of the base of one of the pyramids of Egypt..’, according to Mr Bradshaw. It is London’s largest square, formed from Purse and Cup Fields, once used by the students from the … Continued
Bradshaw, me, and journeying
Since January this year George Bradshaw and his Hand Book to London, 1862, have been my companions in London. Together with a small camera we have walked purposefully and wandered thoughtfully through the City. I have spent hours reading and searching … Continued
A Bouquet for Bradshaw
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London has recently taken me to two Inns of Court – Lincoln’s Inn and Gray’s Inn – and because these posts take time and today is busy I am going to share with you some of … Continued
Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace was the Manor House of the Bishops of London from c.11C and their country residence until 1973. I visited about ten days ago. (Here is a list of all the Bishops of London.)
Evening in the City
As I walk around London with Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, 1862, my thoughts and eyes are frequently diverted from the serious job of exploration.
Barnard’s Inn
Barnard’s Inn today is a secret place, entered through a doorway on Holborn which gives no hint of the history through the doorways and narrow corridors. (Authoritative article here.) By 1435 a School of Law had been established on the site … Continued
Freemasons’ Hall – Stunning Art Deco
‘..Freemasons’ Hall is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London. Grand Lodge has been in Great Queen Street since 1775, the present Hall being the third building on … Continued