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Have you ever wondered how much of the James Bond stories are true? We all know 007 is a fictional character but the inspiration for the stories has to come […]
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Over the last 20 years the riverfront in central London has been transformed. In many places it used to be dominated by derelict warehouses and seedy streets – not the […]
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Mary Seacole: A Tale of Bravery and Enterprise Mary Seacole, known for her courage and entrepreneurial spirit, is an inspiring figure who overcame numerous hurdles throughout her life. Here, we […]
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Florence Nightingale is credited as the founder of modern nursing. She strived to improve the standards of nursing, notably during the Crimean war. There was something special and extraordinary about […]
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The Royal Naval Hospital Greenwich: London’s Exception to Simplicity Unlike other cities that flaunt architectural grandeur, London exhibits a subtler charm. Yet, The Royal Naval Hospital in Greenwich stands as […]
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The little Old St Pancras church lies to the north of Kings Cross station. Lovely though the church may be it seems an unlikely location for a royal wedding, and […]
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