Exploring with my camera
Bradshaw in hand I left St John’s Priory and walked back down St John’s Street. Having been trained by Mr Bradshaw to be aware of trade in the City, I noticed the warehouse of George Farmiloe, Merchant in lead and glass. The building … Continued
When we visited Bishopsgate Mr Bradshaw drew our attention to The London Tavern. This restaurant also offered banqueting facilities for up to 2,500 people – it must have been nightmarish to work there! John Farley was the Head Chef at … Continued
I was worried that although Bradshaw told me I would easily identify warehouses around Queen Street, Thames Street, and Eastcheap by the activity around them I was not easily able to do so. I wondered if Pevsner would be able … Continued
Mr Bradshaw sets the scene for a visit to the Tower of London: ‘..The very streets that introduce us to the spot, remind us of the city in its olden days, before gaslights and the new police had made the … Continued
Mr Bradshaw, if he had been so-minded, could have named his tour through District IV as ‘Crime and Retribution’ – I leave you with that thought… Mr Bradshaw and I set off from St Paul’s Cathedral again, ‘..through the great … Continued
The Gresham Lectures are free, and last night I attended the lecture given by Mike Rendell at the Museum of London. He was presenting his book, Journal of a Georgian Gentleman, a detailed picture of the life of one of his … Continued
Bradshaw’s walk today follows the new route opened through the City from St Paul’s Cathedral – Cannon Street, King William Street, London Bridge – to relieve the crowding in Cheapside, and with diversions along the way to view significant buildings … Continued
Bradshaw is guiding me through London in a series of Day Tours, pointing out significant buildings. I am following his routes carefully, but taking twice the time! Hints for further exploration are popping up: ‘fine warehouses‘ in the City are not … Continued
Bradshaw’s District II begins at the intersection in front of the Mansion House. He notes the ‘..widening of the streets and other architectural improvements…which have made the busy region…worthy of the grandeur and importance of the first city in the … Continued
This momentous day, Bradshaw, Day 1, (no.1), marked the start of my blogging and photography and a new turn on the road. It seems curious that a Victorian gentleman was the person to hold my hand!