Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Household Cavalry…

The Household Cavalry Museum in the heart of Horse Guards, in Whitehall, London, is unlike any other military museum, as it offers a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at the work that goes into the ceremonial and operational role the Household Cavalry … Continue reading

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The Nutcracker…

It was a wonderful evening of entertainment at The Grove Theatre Dunstable England; when Marilyn and myself attended The Russian State Ballet Academy of Perm performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ recently. The Christmas story is based on “The Nutcracker and The King … Continue reading

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Hickory Dickory Dock…

  Michael Halfpenny’s delightful picture reminds me of the famous children’s Nursery Rhyme… Hickory Dickory Dock The Mouse ran up the Clock The Clock struck One! The Mouse ran down Hickory Dickory Dock This Rhyme was first published in 1744 … Continue reading

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Howling at the Moon…

Robert Morey is Howling at the Moon this week… Astride the heavy timbers, the stone grey walls are bare, they echo to my whisper…. As though the dead are there! 

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Home Thoughts of Enid Stamp Taylor…

I stood outside The People’s Palace on The Mile End road, one hot July afternoon in 1980. Somehow standing there I could feel her presence on that wintry evening all those years ago. She would have been hesitant, afraid, and yet … Continue reading

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Robert Morey at St. Paul’s…

Sitting on the highest point of The City of London is St.Paul’s Cathedral on Ludgate Hill. Established on the grounds of a Roman trading post for the city of Londinium, it is thought to be the fifth St. Paul’s Cathedral built here, … Continue reading

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King’s Cross, North London

King’s Cross in North London was once known as Battle Bridge! Here a bridge once crossed the River Fleet, and it was here that Boudica headed her Iceni tribe in battle against the Roman Army then guarding the city of … Continue reading

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