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Gearing up for the summer
You can tell it's the school holidays because six scary looking dragons have arrived at Hampton Court! They were part of the 'Here be...
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Aug 1, 20191 min read
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The food historians are back at Hampton Court!
They dress like the Tudor cooks and they use the same ingredients too - it looks like Robin is starting to make a cup out of sugar paste...
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Aug 1, 20191 min read
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Annual Music Festival
The stage is being set up for the annual music festival at Hampton Court Palace. It's not too late to buy a ticket so go to...
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May 29, 20191 min read
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The Royal College of Physician's museum
This 'churgeon's or surgeon's chest is just one of many fascinating medical artefacts in the College's museum. Many people don't realise...
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May 29, 20191 min read
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Queen Victoria's palace
Buckingham Palace is open to the public between 20 July and 29 September this year and if you decide to visit, you will learn how Queen...
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Apr 3, 20191 min read
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Southwark Cathedral
I have just started researching a new tour around Southwark, the area between London and the Millennium bridges, and it is so...
sandyrhodes
Mar 30, 20191 min read
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One of my favourite courtyards!
Turn into the insignificant Blue Ball Yard off St James' Street and you will find yourself in this enchanting courtyard - it used to be...
sandyrhodes
Mar 3, 20191 min read
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Happy memories of Royal Doulton
This gorgeous building is on the corner of Lambeth High Street and Black Prince Road and used to be the HQ, museum and art school of...
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Feb 13, 20191 min read
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The Houses of Indecision!
Will Brexit EVER happen?!
sandyrhodes
Feb 13, 20191 min read
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Iconic London Eye
20 years ago, the London eye didn't exist but now it is one of London's most popular attractions taking visitors on a 30-minute ride in...
sandyrhodes
Feb 13, 20191 min read
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Royal Mews is open again
The Royal Mews, which makes all the road travel arrangements for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, has just opened its...
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Feb 4, 20191 min read
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Meandering the Mall
All of my groups just love the Mall! It is included in all of my St James' walks and is where we wait to see the St James' Palace band...
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Feb 4, 20191 min read
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Getting inside St James' Palace
Ordinarily, it is not possible for members of the public to go inside St James' Palace because it is a working palace. But there is a way!...
sandyrhodes
Jan 8, 20191 min read
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New interpretation at Hampton Court
The palace team have been updating the kitchens at Hampton Court and have introduced some new interpretations which are fascinating. For...
sandyrhodes
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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Modernist architecture at its best
Denys Lasdun created this masterpiece in the early 1960s and it was the only building from this era to be given a Grade I listed status,...
sandyrhodes
Dec 12, 20181 min read
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Christmas at Hampton Court
As these images show, Christmas is in full swing at Hampton Court Palace - it's a beautiful time of year to visit! Topped off with a...
sandyrhodes
Dec 12, 20181 min read
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From Russia with Love
Two exhibitions which explore Britain's relationship with Russia open today at the Queen's Gallery. The first entitled 'Russia, Royalty...
sandyrhodes
Nov 9, 20181 min read
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Admiralty Arch in the sunshine
There is nothing quite like Admiralty Arch in the Autumn sunshine. The central arch is used only by the Queen as she rides in her state...
sandyrhodes
Nov 8, 20181 min read
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View from the Inn!
I took this photo from the roof of the café in St James' Park called 'inn the Park'. some friends of ours held their anniversary party...
sandyrhodes
Nov 8, 20181 min read
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Autumn colours are here at last!
Is it just me or has Autumn been a long time in coming! We've had such warm weather for so long Autumn seems to have been put on hold...
sandyrhodes
Nov 4, 20181 min read
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