A rare photo of Ralph Allen's House, originally The Post Office. Built in 1727 he lived here in York Street before he had his magnificent...

I love to see interpretations of Bath from other artists. This is Somerset Place by John Piper 1903–1992. Painted in 1942 it shows the...

An article of 8 pages - here are the first two pages - which is part of a bound copy of ‘Once a Week’ a periodical or magazine of the...

In 1866 Hammersmith was a popular viewing place for The Boat Race. Nowadays the bridge is closed off for viewing - hardly surprising as...

A period photo of Strand on the Green shows The Bulls Head with cottages in the foreground needing some TLC. Render falling, and a picket...

This lovely old picture shows Lower Mall Hammersmith with its characterful buildings on the edge of The Thames. Including a mass of flat...

The Beatles were filmed on Strand on the Green being pursued by a group of bagpipe players for the film "Help!" Just goes to show Strand...

Chiswick Park Tube Station on the District line of the London Underground. A masterpiece of art deco design dating from the era when tube...

Strand on the Green was named in 1353 (Strand meaning shore) and has a long history. Industries included malt-houses, repair yards,...

... unfortunately not able to cope with our modern world, it had to close to traffic several years ago. I have two landscape pictures of...

... don't forget to drop into the Angelfish Cafe at the Canal Visitor Centre. My cards are on sale there. The Somerset Coal Canal is a...