Exploring London: Eel Pie Island In deepest Twickenham, along the muddy Thames, you’ll find a narrow, faded-green footbridge that leads to a magical world called Eel Pie Island. A… Continue Reading →
A Rhododendron Walk: The Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park – London “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James… Continue Reading →
Exploring London: Bethnal Green & Columbia Road Flower Market As I walked up Bethnal Green Road, there was no doubt I was back in the trendy, refreshingly diverse, colourful, gritty, old streets of… Continue Reading →
Village Vibes in London’s Harrow on the Hill Northolt Road, the main high street in South Harrow that greets you when you walk out of the station, has at least five halal… Continue Reading →
A London Walk: From EC1 to Embankment Home to one of London’s oldest street markets, the northern bit of Whitecross Street in EC1 is bustling on a weekday lunch break –… Continue Reading →
Petersham Nurseries: A Pretty, Peaceful London Escape This blog is bursting with blooms lately. If you came looking for the gritty, grimy side of London, you’ll have to wait for another… Continue Reading →