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An Art Deco tour of London – part 1

Posted by Katherine on June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 in 20th Century, Local

Inspired by my recent obsession with watching old episodes of Agatha Christie’s Poirot, set in the 1930s, I decided to take a self-guided tour of some of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in central London. The first thing…

The neo-gothic redesign of the Palace of Westminster

Posted by Katherine on April 25, 2014May 30, 2014 in 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Local, Medieval

The complex of buildings found at Westminster is a little architecturally confusing. We have Westminster Abbey, clearly old from what you see inside it, Westminster Hall and the Palace of Westminster, which look similar, and Big Ben, which screams Victoriana. These buildings can easily blend together if you don’t look carefully and that blending was indeed the intention of the designers.

The Inns of Court: Lincoln’s Inn

Posted by Katherine on January 19, 2014 in 16th Century, 17th Century, 19th Century, Exhibitions, Local, Medieval

I have often walked past Lincoln’s Inn on my way to Chancery Lane and the Maughan Library. Lincoln’s Inn Fields is a beautiful little park to stroll through to avoid the busy roads and it’s amazing how quiet it is…

Free exhibition of the work of MacDonald Gill

Posted by Katherine on October 16, 2013 in 20th Century, Exhibitions, Local

There is a fabulous exhibition currently running at the PM Gallery, which is part of Pitzhanger Manor House in Walpole park, Ealing. Entitled Out of the Shadows: MacDonald Gill, it displays the work of MacDonald Gill, illustrator, architect and mapmaker, who…

Guest post: A Tour of London in 1666

Posted by Katherine on September 10, 2011 in 17th Century, Books, Guest, Local

By Richard Denning I am delighted to be a guest on Lovely Old Tree. I am a Young adult sci-fi, historical fiction and historical fantasy writer. This post is part of a blog tour celebrating the release of my historical…

Warwick Castle versus Kenilworth Castle

Posted by Katherine on July 26, 2011 in 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, Local, Medieval

If you’re visiting Warwickshire, the two historical attractions that are most eagerly advertised are Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle and they are both worth a visit. However do not assume that they are similar as although they both have fascinating…

A history of the London Marathon

Posted by Katherine on April 15, 2011 in 20th Century, Local

The Polytechnic Marathon in London was held annually between 1909 and 1996 in and around London and it was the first regular 26 mile marathon. 8 world bests were achieved in these marathons including the first authenticated time under 2…

Stratford Streets and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

Posted by Katherine on April 13, 2011 in 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, Local

Our Shakespeare’s Birthplace ticket covered Nash’s House and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. The Cottage is a bit of a walk out of the town so we strolled round the town first. There are some beautiful buildings dating from the Tudor period…

Return to Stratford upon Avon – Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Posted by Katherine on March 14, 2011 in 16th Century, 17th Century, Exhibitions, Local

It’s been years since I went to Stratford upon Avon to see everything Shakespearian and I’ve forgotten almost everything about it. So as I live so near now, I’ve been back to look around and top up my knowledge. It’s…

Coventry Cathedral

Posted by Katherine on June 13, 2010 in 20th Century, Local, Medieval

Coventry Cathedral is a focal point of the city of Coventry and is also the most powerful reminder of the destruction caused by the bombing of Coventry during the Second World War. A few ruins remain of the first cathedral…

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