The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the royal Palace of sigh, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of Edward III. The tower, a three-storey, crenellated stone building, occupied a secluded part of …
Local landmark: St George Fountain, a Victorian drinking fountain divides the main Church Road which forks at this point to Kingswood and Hanham. The road was also once the boundary to old Kingswood forest between Bristol and Gloucestershire. The St George Fountain is a Victorian drinking fountain which divides the main Church Road which forks …
Near Hyde Park, many years ago I found this rather charming local feature ? and recently, I finally remembered to take a camera and photograph it. I originally found it when doing one of my random wanderings around, where I just start walking down side streets to see what is there ? and found this …
Clementi House was the London home of Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), composer, pianist, and ?Father of the Pianoforte?. One of the forte-pianos manufactured by Clementi?s company at that period is the front hall of Clementi House and tuned to a playable (if not performable) condition, with its original strings. Through Clementi?s presence, the house became the …
The chapel was the first purpose-built Nonconformist chapel to be built in a public cemetery. The eastern spur of the cemetery was reserved for the use of dissenters. A competition to build the chapel was won by Henry Edward Kendall, with a design in Gothic style. However the contract was awarded to John Griffith of …
Over 30 years, Dr. Christopher Moran has restored Crosby Hall to its former glory. Built in 1466 by Alderman Sir John Crosby in Bishopsgate, the Hall was moved in 1910 to Cheney Walk in the Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, along the River Thames. Notable residents included Richard III, King Henry VIII?s Lord High Chancellor, …
Sir Jacob Epstein KBE (10 November 1880 ? 21 August 1959) was an American-British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture.He was born in the United States, and moved to Europe in 1902, becoming a British subject in 1911. He often produced controversial works which challenged ideas on what was appropriate subject matter for public artworks. …
Foster’s Almshouse (grid reference ST586732) is a historic building on Colston Street, Bristol, England. The almshouse was founded by bequest from 15th century merchant John Foster in 1492. The west wing of the current building was built in 1861, the north wing in 1872, and the south and east wings in 1880-83 by Foster and …
Dover House was designed by James Paine as the London townhouse of Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, Bart., MP, in the 1750s. It was remodelled by Henry Flitcroft, as “Montagu House”, for George Montagu, created 1st Duke of Montagu, who had moved from nearby Bloomsbury. It was refurbished once again, by Henry Holland for the Prince Frederick, …
The iconic Grade II* listed building and surrounding area is being brought back to life as one of the most exciting and innovative mixed-use neighbourhoods in the world ? a place for locals, tourists and residents to enjoy a unique blend of restaurants, shops, parks and cultural spaces. A legendary landmark that?s a symbol of …
The Granary is a building on Welsh Back, Bristol, England. It was built in 1869 by Archibald Ponton and William Venn Gough with red Cattybrook brick with black and white brick and limestone dressings as a granary but has been used as offices. It is probably the best preserved example of the Bristol Byzantine style. …
The Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in London, located between Barbican and Smithfield Market, and to the north of what is now Charterhouse Square. Since the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century the site has served as a private mansion, a boys? school and an almshouse, which it remains to this day. …
Thurstaston Common is an area of almost 250 acres (100 ha) of parklands, wood and heath at Frankby and Thurstaston respectively. The common is jointly owned by The National Trust and the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Royden Country Park is nearby and offers additional facilities. The Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and …
The original rock n roll tour of Camden. Take a walk on the wild side through Camden’s music history with Alison, Camden local and girl about town. Starting outside the Electric Ballroom, I take you on a walking tour of the the famous and infamous sights of Camden’s Rock n Roll history. As seen in …
Residents were able to vote on line and at an exhibition in the town earlier this month at which the three shortlisted artists each displayed their initial ideas. Boyesen?s colourful design using patchwork glass and acrylic panels to capture the history of the town, received 48% of the votes cast, well ahead of the next …
Stanley Dock is a dock on the River Mersey, England, and part of the Port of Liverpool. It is situated in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool and is part of the northern dock system. The dock is connected to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the east and Collingwood Dock to the west. Designed by …
Kenwood House is a former stately home, in Hampstead, London, on the northern boundary of Hampstead Heath. The house was originally constructed in the 17th century and served as a residence for the Earls of Mansfield through the 18th and 19th centuries. Kenwood House (also known as the Iveagh Bequest) is a former stately home, …
Simon Bolivar el libertador. The great Latin American statesman and patriot who liberated Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru & Venezuela, stayed in this house in 1810. The blue plaque is mounted on a brick wall and is in excellent condition. It reads: On the edge: “English Heritage” In the centre: “Simon / Bolivar / 1783 …
Everton Lock-Up, sometimes referenced by one of its nicknames such as Prince Rupert’s Tower or Prince Rupert’s Castle is a village lock-up located on Everton Brow in Everton, Liverpool. The 18th-century structure is one of two Georgian lock-ups that still survive in Liverpool; the other is in Wavertree. The Grade II-listed building, which was opened …
At the heart of the Smithfield area, with its Hospital, pubs, restaurants, and market, is a church built when Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, was King of England. It survived the Great Fire of 1666 and the bombs dropped in Zeppelin raids in World War I and during the Blitz in World War …
Two Temple Place is one of London?s architectural gems, an extraordinary late Victorian mansion built by William Waldorf Astor on the Embankment. The building was originally designed for use as Astor?s estate office by one of the foremost neo-Gothic architects of the late nineteenth-century, John Loughborough Pearson. Astor had emigrated to England in 1891 as, …
The guitarist and songwriter Jimi Hendrix became an overnight sensation with the release of his band?s first single, ?Hey Joe?, in 1966. His innovative fusion of blues and experimental rock ? coupled with his extraordinary live performances ? has continued to have a profound influence on popular music long after his death. Born in Seattle, …
This Grade II-listed building and grounds in the heart of Finchley was donated to the public by erstwhile owner Henry ?Inky? Stephens. It consists of the original Victorian mansion (Avenue House), plus a Gothic Revival-style lodge and stables and a large, quirky grounds and gardens. Avenue House Grounds is a ten-acre (four hectares) Site of …
Horse Guards?is a historic building in the?City of Westminster,?London, between?Whitehall?and?Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a?barracks?and?stables?for the?Household Cavalry, later becoming an important?military headquarters. Horse Guards originally formed the entrance to the?Palace of Whitehall?and later?St James’s Palace; for that reason it is still ceremonially defended by the?Queen’s …
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