Victoria Gardens just by Embankment Underground is always tranquil unless you step on the grass,
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Eric Bedford’s BT Tower Fitzrovia
ERIC BEDFORD, who has died aged 91, was the architect responsible for the British Telecom Tower – formerly known as the Post Office Tower – in London.

Insider tips on a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show
I have to confess this was my first ever visit to Chelsea. It is a wonderful event in the English summer season. My top tips Book early for your ticket Consider going late in the day at 3.30 or 5.30 it is so much quieter […]

W & S Lockyer Auricula Specialists
One of the most effective but simple displays at Chelsea Flower Show in 2018. W & S Lockyer are a family run, specialist nursery that was started in Surrey, in the late 1980s by Bill Lockyer and his then 13-year-old son, Simon Lockyer. They have […]

Undiscovered London Unusual Places to Explore
The Barbican is high on the list

Peaceful Places to Escape in London
The Barbican is one of the best havens to escape the hustle of the city. The noise drops and in the summer heat, sitting near the water in the Barbican always soothes the mind and cools the soul.

Do you love or hate the Barbican?
What are your thoughts ? Do you lobe or hate it? I have the pleasure of working close to the Barbican. I love it and never tire of it, a wonderful place to explore and great for photography.