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Lion at Trafalgar Square
Lion at Trafalgar Square
Sculpted by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Peter, Count of Savoy
Peter, Count of Savoy
Savoy Hotel
Prince Albert
Prince Albert
Holborn Circus
Public Baths in Kentish Town
Public Baths in Kentish Town
Ladies’ entrance
Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women
Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women
 
Blackfriars Pub
Blackfriars Pub
Institute of Directors
Institute of Directors
Cats in London (17)
Cats in London  (17)

Cats in London (17)

 In T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, there were two cats who lived right here in our neighbourhood in Kensington, which isn’t surprising because Eliot lived just down at the end of the street.  We used to see…

catheyl4th August 201511th May 2016 Featured
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Dragons in London (2)
Dragons in London  (2)

Dragons in London (2)

This structure in front of the Royal Courts of Justice is called Temple Bar. It marks the spot on Fleet Street where jurisdiction of The City of London officially begins, and plays an important part in relations between the monarch…

catheyl1st July 201514th August 2015 Animals, Featured, Sculpture
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Discovering London (1)
Discovering London  (1)

Discovering London (1)

Exploring London is a treasure hunt where every turn can lead to discoveries about ancient mythology, explorers and warriors, famous citizens and everyday heroes.  The many layers of the built city are like an onion – as you look at…

gomez26th June 201514th August 2015 Featured 2 Comments
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