The Secret Gardens of the city never fail to amaze walkers and visitors to the capital. Yesterday it was a group from Rayleigh U3A who set off from St. Botolphs churchyard and included Drapers Gardens, Cleary garden, Postmans Park and Zachary Garden. The newly restored St. Pancras churchyard with benches and some fine wood carving…
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It’s always interesting to see and hear what reaction there is likely to be for a new talk. For members of the Hornchurch Probus a lot of memories came flooding back when I went to talk to them in early May. Many in this group of retired businessman have links going back to the East…
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The Olympic signs are appearing all over the place but the most impressive – and unusual – was the sight of HMS Ocean moored alongside the Cutty Sark at Greenwich. It was just a training exercise but during the games this will be the base for the the Armed Services personnel who have the task…
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The new-look LONDON FOOTSTEPS website is designed to help you discover some of the hidden secrets of the City. Coming up soon is the Cart Marking Ceremony on Wednesday, 11th July. It takes place in the Guildhall Yard and features many of the vehicles – from wheelbarrows to buses -which have been seen on the streets of…
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