London
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On the trail of Shaun the Sheep in London
We had a terrific day in London yesterday on the trail of Shaun the Sheep. Shaun…
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London remembers Britain’s latest Afghan war
It was a shock to see armed police at Marylebone station yesterday. It was so out…
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Richmond’s high water mark, 1928
Anyone working or living in Richmond, Surrey, is used to the river Thames lapping over the…
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John Snow, Soho and the battle to defeat cholera
Thousands of tourists pass through London’s Soho every day. Few glance at this Broadwick Street water…
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In praise of the new Routemaster bus
I thought I’d missed my bus in London today. But I was in luck. It was…
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Burnham Beeches: London in Buckinghamshire
Burnham Beeches is a lovely part of the City of London. Actually, it’s a corner of…
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No more queues: choose and order takeaway with PayPal
I’ve never had lunch in three restaurants on the same day before. But a ‘safari’ lunch…
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Early morning, Richmond Green
I love those early spring days. The hope that sunshine and warmth brings after a hard…
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Happy 150th birthday, London Underground
The London Underground celebrated its 150th birthday yesterday. On 9 January 1863, a Metropolitan Railway steam…
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The wonderful London Transport Museum
The railways created modern London: first the mainline and suburban lines, followed by the Underground. London…