Looking forward to next year’s Blogger’s Bash? In case you haven’t already seen the post, we have a date (May 19th), and we have a venue: The George IV in Chiswick, London! Licenced since the 1770s, this charming pub is known for its excellent menu and comfortable surrounds, which make it the perfect venue forContinue reading “Bloggers Bash Venue Announcement!”
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Wednesday Wander – Natural History Museum, London
It’s Wednesday and time to wander again. This week, I’m not travelling too far from home. I’m lucky enough to live very close to London and all that it holds, including some wonderful (and very famous) museums. This week, I’m wandering to the Natural History Museum, arguably one of the best known. Situated in theContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Natural History Museum, London”
Wednesday Wander – Highgate Cemetery, London
It’s Wednesday, and it’s time to wander once more. This week I’m heading to a rather unusual attraction in London, a place one could describe as the ‘dead centre’ of town. This is Highgate Cemetery. Up until the 1830’s, burial in London was a somewhat haphazard affair, with burial grounds crammed into small spaces, highlyContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Highgate Cemetery, London”
Thursday Doors – Keepers Cottage, Berkhamsted Castle
This rather lovely front door belongs to a cottage built within the ancient walls of Berkhamsted Castle, not far from where I live. The castle is Norman, motte and bailey, and has an important part in the history of Britain. It was a Saxon holding before William the Conqueror arrived in 1066, and is theContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Keepers Cottage, Berkhamsted Castle”
Wednesday Wander – Tower Of London
I could probably write about half a dozen posts about the famous Tower of London (and will definitely write at least one more). There are layers of history going right back to Roman times within the ancient walls, and the names of those who lived and died there are a rollcall of history. The Tower,Continue reading “Wednesday Wander – Tower Of London”
Thursday Doors, Cottages, And A Wednesday Update
I haven’t done a Thursday Doors challenge in ages! I do have a few doors hanging around in my photo collection (which sounds an odd thing to say, I know), but just haven’t got to them each week. However, this week I’ve remembered in time and so, here are two rather lovely doors I foundContinue reading “Thursday Doors, Cottages, And A Wednesday Update”
The Bloggers Bash – 2017!
This time last week my bag was packed, my outfit chosen, and I was looking forward to attending another Bloggers Bash. I’d decided to stay over this year, as in previous years it all seemed to end too quickly, conversations cut short as the day flashed by. And I’m so glad I did. The dayContinue reading “The Bloggers Bash – 2017!”
The Annual Bloggers Bash – Nominations are open!
The Annual Bloggers Bash, brainchild of Sacha Black, is less than two months away! Ably assisted by Ali Isaac, Geoff LePard and Hugh Roberts, Sacha has arranged another fantastic event in the heart of London – I’ll be attending, can’t wait! I went to the first and second Bashes, where I met some wonderful bloggers,Continue reading “The Annual Bloggers Bash – Nominations are open!”
Thursday Doors – St Leonards Church, Shoreditch
This little green door stands in the porch of St Leonard’s Church, Shoreditch, one of London’s oldest churches. The original church is thought to date back to Saxon times, but was rebuilt in the early 1700’s after the steeple became unstable, resulting in the glorious building you see today. And if you’re familiar with theContinue reading “Thursday Doors – St Leonards Church, Shoreditch”
Wednesday Wander – Amsterdam and London
Today I’m wandering to a couple of different places, linked by a young girl who lived over half a century ago. This is Anne Frank’s house, in Amsterdam, Holland. I did go inside the house, climbing the steep stairs and entering through the secret door to see the rooms where Anne and her family livedContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Amsterdam and London”
Helen Glynn Jones 