Monthly Archives: July 2017

Black Horse in Bishopsgate

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

How many times recently have you ever seen a cart horse, a race horse or any other kind of horse in the City of London or even in Bishopsgate? While the above picture shows a statue of a horse (and … Continue reading →

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West India Docks and the Peruvian Training Ship

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

Above: View looking east at the ‘BAP Unión’ moored in South Dock while on its short visit to London. Every now and again London is visited by various ships from other countries. Some ships are sailing ships, some are warships … Continue reading →

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Southwark Park Caryatids

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

Above: The two caryatids standing beside one of the lawns, a short distance from the Carriage Drive. Both figures have sustained some damage. The figure on the right has no supporting arms. Southwark Park is Grade II listed and covers … Continue reading →

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St Paul’s Hotel, Hammersmith

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

Above: The original High Master’s house now converted into a boutique hotel. As far as schools go in London, St Paul’s School is one of the oldest. It was first established adjacent to the old St Paul’s Cathedral as early … Continue reading →

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Ravenscourt Park

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

Above: The elegant stable block remaining from the Ravenscourt estate. The origins of Ravenscourt Park lie in the medieval manor and estate of Palingswick (or Paddenswick) Manor, located on the site and first recorded in the 12th century. The ancient … Continue reading →

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Doves Typeface

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

Above: The northern pier of Hammersmith Bridge. It was from the walkway in the picture that the type was dropped into the Thames. These days books, newspapers and pamphlets are all printed by creating the text on a computer which … Continue reading →

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Dove Inn, Hammersmith

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Above: Looking west in Doves Place at the Dove Inn. One of the most attractive pubs anywhere in Inner London is situated at Upper Mall, in Hammersmith. It is called the Dove Inn (sometimes written as ‘Doves Inn’) which is … Continue reading →

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