A quiet day in Argomaniz

We had settled into a wonderful Parador, overlooking this plain with Vitoria in the distance, and decided on a quiet day in Argomaniz. We decided not to tackle a big city, but amuse... READ MORE

Sos to Argomaniz

Sos to Estella We took the usual road into Sanguesa but this time crossed the River Aragon, leaving the town behind us as we drove westwards along the river valley. The valley is... READ MORE

Luesia

It was a nice day, too nice to return to the hotel, and so we decided to go on, further into the countryside, and visit Luesia. READ MORE

In the evening light…

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Mr Bradshaw and I set off on Day 7 today, but it will take time to write the post, so I am leaving you with the windows of The Hall in Gray’s Inn, at night.

Red Lion Square & Moncure Conway

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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

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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)

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‘.. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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