Category Archives: Travel
Guy’s Hospital
Nothing quite like a visit to hospital to make one queezy at the end of the day.Although St Thomas’ Hospital has relocated to the southern end of Westminster Bridge, it’s former neighbour, Guy’s Hospital, opened by Thomas Guy (who was
Guy’s Hospital
Nothing quite like a visit to hospital to make one queezy at the end of the day.Although St Thomas’ Hospital has relocated to the southern end of Westminster Bridge, it’s former neighbour, Guy’s Hospital, opened by Thomas Guy (who was
The Shard
Early morning mist obscures this new landmark, viewed from Waterloo.It looms larger as we approach along the South Bank of the Thames.Comprising, offices, the Shangri La Hotel, sky residences and several floors of observation decks.A view from the top, level
The Shard
Early morning mist obscures this new landmark, viewed from Waterloo.It looms larger as we approach along the South Bank of the Thames.Comprising, offices, the Shangri La Hotel, sky residences and several floors of observation decks.A view from the top, level
The South Bank
I didn’t want to meet my Waterloo but I did have to meet the indomitable Sophie Campbell under the clock in Waterloo station.Today we went for a walk through the South Bank of the Thames from Waterloo to Tower Bridge.We
The South Bank
I didn’t want to meet my Waterloo but I did have to meet the indomitable Sophie Campbell under the clock in Waterloo station.Today we went for a walk through the South Bank of the Thames from Waterloo to Tower Bridge.We
Rothko at Tate Modern
After having seen the play Red last week, what a thrill to unexpectedly be taken to see the work that was the subject of the play at the Tate Modern.In the late 1950s, Rothko was commissioned to paint a series
Rothko at Tate Modern
After having seen the play Red last week, what a thrill to unexpectedly be taken to see the work that was the subject of the play at the Tate Modern.In the late 1950s, Rothko was commissioned to paint a series
Lunch at Trinity College, Cambridge
Starting the day early at Kings Cross (not the Sydney one).Such a clever modern addition to the original train terminal.I much quicker trip than my slow return from Kings Lynn yesterday and with air conditioning too.Four seats to myself and
Lunch at Trinity College, Cambridge
Starting the day early at Kings Cross (not the Sydney one).Such a clever modern addition to the original train terminal.I much quicker trip than my slow return from Kings Lynn yesterday and with air conditioning too.Four seats to myself and
London wanderings
It was a deliberate wander, with a view to visiting my friend Jennifer at Wippells. She was not in on a Monday. I will have to return. I know, I promised ‘no shopping’ while on holidays and have been very
London wanderings
It was a deliberate wander, with a view to visiting my friend Jennifer at Wippells. She was not in on a Monday. I will have to return. I know, I promised ‘no shopping’ while on holidays and have been very
St Martin’s Lane Hotel
I have for many years wanted to stay in this Philippe Starck designed hotel just steps from St Martin’s in the Fields and near the site of the long lost bar ‘Brief Encounter’. A redesign and upgrade in 2015 retains
St Martin’s Lane Hotel
I have for many years wanted to stay in this Philippe Starck designed hotel just steps from St Martin’s in the Fields and near the site of the long lost bar ‘Brief Encounter’. A redesign and upgrade in 2015 retains
Our Lady St Mary
This morning our select gang of Walsingham pilgrims had the honour of attending the local parish church at South Creake, Our Lady St Mary the Virgin. Our host was Fr Clive Wyllie SCP – who graciously invited us all to
Our Lady St Mary
This morning our select gang of Walsingham pilgrims had the honour of attending the local parish church at South Creake, Our Lady St Mary the Virgin. Our host was Fr Clive Wyllie SCP – who graciously invited us all to
To Walsingham
A big thank you to the Society of Catholic Priests in North America and Fr Tripp Norris for arranging the people-mover to take us to Walsingham from Canterbury. Seven of us, including the driver, had a very comfortable three hour
To Walsingham
A big thank you to the Society of Catholic Priests in North America and Fr Tripp Norris for arranging the people-mover to take us to Walsingham from Canterbury. Seven of us, including the driver, had a very comfortable three hour
St Augustine’s Priory
This morning we concelebrated Mass together in the ruins of the priory of St Augustine, after first honouring his burial place.We processed through the ruins to the remains of the crypt for our service.Our preacher was Canon Professor Esther Mumbo
St Augustine’s Priory
This morning we concelebrated Mass together in the ruins of the priory of St Augustine, after first honouring his burial place.We processed through the ruins to the remains of the crypt for our service.Our preacher was Canon Professor Esther Mumbo
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