San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basílica of St Francis the Great is a 18th-century neoclassical church known for having the largest dome in Spain (33 meters in diameter) and the fourth largest in Europe. Located in the La Latina district, it features notable artwork,
San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basílica of St Francis the Great is a 18th-century neoclassical church known for having the largest dome in Spain (33 meters in diameter) and the fourth largest in Europe. Located in the La Latina district, it features notable artwork,
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
A new gallery adjoining the Royal Palace designed to house and display the Royal family’s art works.
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
A new gallery adjoining the Royal Palace designed to house and display the Royal family’s art works.
Museo Arqueológico
Straight from the airport to our first museum. We learnt about the history of Iberia and Spain from pre-historic times up to the present day *head still spinning*. Here are some of the pieces which caught my eye.
Museo Arqueológico
Straight from the airport to our first museum. We learnt about the history of Iberia and Spain from pre-historic times up to the present day *head still spinning*. Here are some of the pieces which caught my eye.
Lecturer and tour manager
On arrival in Madrid, the flight being delayed at Heathrow for half an hour, we went straight to Museo Arqueológico, where we met our expert guide, Professor Claudia Hopkins, Professor of Art History at the University of Edinburgh and former
Lecturer and tour manager
On arrival in Madrid, the flight being delayed at Heathrow for half an hour, we went straight to Museo Arqueológico, where we met our expert guide, Professor Claudia Hopkins, Professor of Art History at the University of Edinburgh and former
Escape to Madrid
I had to move to Heathrow for my last London evening as I had an early flight to Madrid the following day. I had acquired a carry-on bag at John Lewis on Oxford St so I repacked my suitcase and
Escape to Madrid
I had to move to Heathrow for my last London evening as I had an early flight to Madrid the following day. I had acquired a carry-on bag at John Lewis on Oxford St so I repacked my suitcase and
Chutney Mary’s
I only discovered Indian cuisine in 1988 in Manchester, which is a story in itself. I didn’t eat Indian food growing up as my dad had endured a troop ship passage through the Southern Ocean with Indian chefs, so curries
Chutney Mary’s
I only discovered Indian cuisine in 1988 in Manchester, which is a story in itself. I didn’t eat Indian food growing up as my dad had endured a troop ship passage through the Southern Ocean with Indian chefs, so curries
The Wolseley
It was quite a touristy place, given its location, but was also rather grand. One evening I had dinner near to my home base, at The Wolseley on Piccadilly. It had the ambiance of dining in a banking chamber. The
The Wolseley
It was quite a touristy place, given its location, but was also rather grand. One evening I had dinner near to my home base, at The Wolseley on Piccadilly. It had the ambiance of dining in a banking chamber. The
Breakfasts at 45
I had several breakfasts at 45 Jermyn St, because I could and it was handy. While I don’t usually do a big breakfast, occasionally I felt it would get the day going, and it did – no lunch required. I
Breakfasts at 45
I had several breakfasts at 45 Jermyn St, because I could and it was handy. While I don’t usually do a big breakfast, occasionally I felt it would get the day going, and it did – no lunch required. I
The Producers
What a creaky old musical this is, and yet a standing ovation at the end. London is full of musicals which is not a genre that I am that fond of unless its ‘Les Mis’ – which is still playing
The Producers
What a creaky old musical this is, and yet a standing ovation at the end. London is full of musicals which is not a genre that I am that fond of unless its ‘Les Mis’ – which is still playing
Bourne again
St Mary’s and I have form. In 1984 I met a friend who attended St Mary’s and I visited with him on a Sunday. In 2000 I went to Mass there and surprisingly, he was at the service, So this
Bourne again
St Mary’s and I have form. In 1984 I met a friend who attended St Mary’s and I visited with him on a Sunday. In 2000 I went to Mass there and surprisingly, he was at the service, So this
Father M 