Early spring in London – Pink Camellias
I promised more flowers and here they are – deep pink camellias.
Early Spring in London – Crocuses
Mr Bradshaw and I have been somewhat distracted over the past two weeks, but today, with the sun shining, we set off from King’s Cross to Sadlers Wells via two hilltops and the Fleet River. The flowers were gorgeous! Firstly, … Continued
The Philological School, Marylebone Road
While Mr Bradshaw was directing my attention to the Marylebone Washhouses in Marylebone Road I noticed an interesting building on the opposite side of the road, and The Philological School engraved above the door. The Philological Society was founded in … Continued
Bradshaw, Hand Book to London, Day 7, Paddington to Lamb’s Conduit Street (no.47)
The Marylebone Baths and Wash-houses, built in 1850, offered ‘..107 separate baths, besides two large swimming baths, with a constant supply of tepid water..’.
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 7, Paddington (no.46)
Mr Bradshaw and I picked up the tour in Paddington, at the junction of the Edgware Road with Blomfield Road where I walked along the Regent’s Canal, in the area known as Little Venice.
The gardens of St John’s Chapel, St John’s Wood
The gardens and graveyard surrounding the Chapel of St John were peaceful – filled with flowers and colour, and the scent of sarcococca confusa.
Bradshaw & St John’s Wood gardens
Mr Bradshaw pointed out that St John’s Wood had ‘..the prettiest ornamental cottages and gardens imaginable..’ so I knew I would enjoy peering over hedges and through railings as I walked in St John’s Wood.
