The Strand Meets the Aldwych, Central London

 

A grandiose statute of Gladstone marks the spot where the eastern end of the Strand meets the arc of the Aldwych.

Summer in the Grand Place, Brussels

 

Lining Brussels' Baroque showpiece, the Grand Place's pavement cafes would make a great spot to while away a lazy summer's afternoon. 

Roundabout in the Heart of Oxford

 

Academics on eclectic bikes glide around the roundabout where Broad Street meets Holywell Street meets Catte Street meets Parks Street. From the tables outside the Kings Arms pub you are treated to fine views of the venerable Old Indian Institution Building, the mid 20th century Weston Library and the neoclassical Clarendon Building.

New Buildings, New College, Oxford

 

The New Buildings along Holywell Street were built between 1873-96 to enable New College to expand. Founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, New College is so called to distinguish it from an earlier Oxford college (Oriel, founded 1326) also dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

39, 41 and 43 Old Town, Clapham, South London

 

This group of mid-eighteenth century town houses are Grade II listed.  One of them bears a GLC blue plaque noting that the architect John Francis Bentley (1839-1902) lived here.

Trinity Church Square, South London

 

Timeless Trinity Church Square is brought up to date by the presence of a solitary electric bike.

Gypsy Hill, South London

 

Looking down Gypsy Hill from Crystal Palace, in the aftermath of a hail storm. 

Cycling through a Damp Dulwich, South London

 

Sun follows rain leaving Dulwich College glistening in the glare.