Ten Trinity Square was built around the time of WWI as the headquarters of the recently established (1908) Port of London Authority (PLA). Today it is a luxury hotel and I thought that London now is insignificant as a port but, as so often, I am wrong.
Month: March 2018
Family History
Adrian Messenger
When I was at Castle Park one of the more agreeable aspects was watching a film once a week. I sat on a table at the back with a notebook and wrote “reviews” – a pity they are not in my archive. Two films I remember in particular: North West Frontier and The List of… Continue reading Adrian Messenger
In the Dog House
Three Times a Lady
William Huskisson
Wetland
This is a bird’s eye view of the London Wetland Centre. Earlier this year the Lesser Spotted Prime Minister was seen here. She flew back to central London; ornithologists believe that she prefers a dry habitat. You will recall that she was seen in Burberry gathering nesting material as the breeding season commences.
A Must-See Show
If you go to the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor of London’s abode in the City, be sure to take a close look at the Dutch and Flemish 17th century paintings. They are hung a bit too high, “skyed”, but there are so many dos there that I suppose it is a safety-play. The point… Continue reading A Must-See Show