Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Day 8, Squares in Clerkenwell, (no.53)

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The area to the north of the Chapel, Spa Fields, was open countryside in 1790s, and still in 1801. Merlin’s Cave, at the top of the hill, was a pub. The land is this area was privately owned and when leases expired … Continued

Favourite photos of 2014

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My favourite photos of this year are the spring flowers because they were so intensely beautiful. I was prompted by TTT and her response to Bastet’s Pixelventures.

Greenwich Park – Rhododendron Luteum

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It was a heavy, gloomy day in London, misty and damp, but in Greenwich Park the flowers were glowing. I love the scent of rhododendron luteum – sweet, yet fresh. And intricately, architecturally beautiful.

Regent’s Park in Spring

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I am going to linger in Regent’s Park for a few more days! I spotted a hint of pink through Queen Mary’s Gate – aren’t the magnolias beautiful? There were more in the Secret Garden.

Regent’s Park in Spring

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Today my wings took me to Regent’s Park, prompted by The Frustrated Gardener. Mr Bradshaw will join us shortly, but in the meantime let’s enjoy the glory of the fragrant, abundant lilac.

Regent’s Canal Walk, No.3, Mile End Park to Acton’s Lock

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The Hertford Union Canal was built in 1830 as a short cut from the Regent’s Canal to the Lea Navigation. It was also known as Duckett’s Cut, after Sir George Duckett, but it was not commercially successful and Sir George sold … Continued

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