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Jane's London
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The things I like, love and dislike about London featuring my photo montages of the little details that often go unnoticed – boot scrapers, coal holes, doorway mosics, architectural oddities, weathervanes and more
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Jane's Advent Calendar – 10th December
Pointing the way to No.10 in West HampsteadPointing hands like these are called manicules and every time I see an old one it brings a smile to my face. See... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 9th December
Green door, what's that secret you're keeping?9 Roupell Street, London SE1A stone's throw from Waterloo Station are some lovely old streets. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Cards Cards Cards
I am really pleased that greeting cards featuring my photos of places of interest in north London have been selling well.A selection is shown here:Greeting card... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 7th December
The Seven Stars public house, 243 Goldhawk Road, London W12The name Seven Stars may be a reference to the seven stars of Ursa Major (The Great Bear) commonly... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A Mystery Tour in Holborn – Incredible Midtown: The Game – Until Friday Dec 11th
I just found this is a fun way to explore what I still prefer to call the Holborn area.Bloomsbury detailsUntil this Friday 11th Dec... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 6th December
Dingley Road, London EC1Ten fags for sixpence!!This sign must have been very vibrant 70 years ago.At the bottom right the signwriter has left his mark: "HARRIS... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 5th December
Great St James Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1Fanlights (glass windows split into sections forming a open fan design, hence the name) were installed in the 18th... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Oddities at The Tower of London
This continues from my posts about the animals at the Royal Menagerie and horses and armour in The White Tower.There are lots of other interesting things in... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Follow the Angel Trail at the National Gallery
Clockwise from top left: Lambeth, The Mall (x2), Highgate, Shaftesbury Ave, Sloane SquareThis December, the National Gallery is celebrating the festive season b... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 4th December
A milestone marker on Haverstock Hill shows it's 4 miles to LondonMeasurements to/from London have generally been taken from Trafalgar Square. Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 3rd December
The Three Greyhounds public house, Old Compton Street, W1The name of this pub is a reference to the hunting dogs that were used to chase hares in this area of... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Jane's Advent Calendar – 2nd December
The Two Chairman mid-18th public house, 30 Dartmouth Street SW1The sedan chair originated in the 17th Century. Wealthy people paid "chairmen to carry them over... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Foundling Museum
sits tucked away on the north side of leafy Brunswick Square Gardens in Bloomsbury.Hidden within you will find many time-absorbing items of interest. Read more
Posted on 01 December 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Kensington Palace – What a Revelation
Why oh why had I never been in here before. What a lovely surprise.It's always the way, isn't it? you live in a city and take it for granted saying that next... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Worshipful Company of Skinners – a Tour of the Livery Hall
Another London Historians gathering.It was sold as a tour but about half of it was spent sitting on chairs in the main hall listening to what can only be... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A Walk Along Kings Road (part 3) – A Convoluted Statue and Wright's Dairy
This continues on from hereHas anyone ever really taken a good look at that bizarre bit of street sculpture outside French Connection on the corner of Markham... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Monograms of 431–487 Harrow Road
I am often bemused and confused as to why the owners of shops within a once beautiful terrace have felt the need to paint their half of the dividing columns. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Royal Menagerie Animals at The Tower of London
Did you know they used to keep animals at The Tower of London?As you queue to pay at the kiosks you will notice animal stickers on the glass. Read more
Posted on 06 November 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Inside the White Tower at The Tower of London
Ooh I love it inside the White Tower with all the gleaming armour.The workmanship and detailing on this protective bodywear is exquisite.But it's not just the... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Friern Manor Limited, Dairy Farm Buildings, Crouch Hill
This wonderfully decorated group of buildings in Stroud Green was once one of Friern Manor's farms and dates from approx 1890 (the date in the pic above refers... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2015 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS