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RAF Museum
Located on the site of the former Hendon Aerodrome, the RAF Museum was opened in 1972 by Her Majesty the Queen. Located in Colindale, this North London Museum is London’s only attraction to house over...
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The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Ltd
Given that today is Remembrance Sunday, it seemed appropriate to repost this from earlier this year. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row… (excerpt from a poem by Dr....
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Freemasons Hall ~ an Art Deco masterpiece in central London
Located in central London, Freemasons’ Hall is arguably one of the best examples or Art Deco architecture in England. The Freemasons’ Hall is Grade II listed – both for its internal and external...
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“War Horse: Fact & Fiction” at the National Army Musuem
Many individuals have seen “War Horse” either as the wonderful theatrical production or the film by Spielberg. Both create tremendous empathy for the horses that have served in combat. The National...
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Charlton House & its Peace Garden
Located just south of Greenwich, Charlton House is a magnificent example of Jacobean architecture in the UK, and certainly one of the best in London. While the majority of the house is not open to...
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Upminster Windmill ~ one of only nine surviving windmills in Greater London.
Not long ago much of what is now Greater London was working farmland. While little remains to remind us of those days it is still surprising to see a windmill in London. Today, only nine windmill...
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The Household Cavalry Museum ~ a hidden gem.
While almost all visitors to London and local residents alike have walked past Horse Guards and admired the staid demeanor of the cavalry soldiers on horseback, I am surprised how few are aware of the...
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The Knights of the Order of Saint John & their London Museum
The Chapter Hall Most of us are familiar with stories of Crusaders and Knights from the 11th and 12th Centuries, with the city of Valletta (the capital of Malta), and with the St. John’s Ambulance...
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St. Botolph without Bishopsgate with the only public tennis court in the City.
St. Botolph without Bishopsgate St. Botolph was the patron Saint for travellers and as such most of the churches with this name were located just inside (within) or outside (without) the City’s gates....
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The Sikorski Museum ~ a hidden gem of military history.
The Sikorski Museum should be on your to-do list if you have an interest in Napoleonic through WWII military history. While arguably one of the most under-visited museums in London, partly because of...
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