Layman's London

....Places to go, places to eat and other stuff loosely-linked to London living...

Monday, 18 August 2025

Arundel, Sussex

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On the southern edge of the South Downs National Park, the ancient town of Arundel overlooks the marshes and wetlands that surround the rive...
Friday, 1 August 2025

Shepherdess Walk, Central London

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In the trendy neighbourhood of Hoxton, Shepherdess Walk runs down towards City Road. It is home to the Eagle Tavern, which dates from 1820 a...
Thursday, 26 June 2025

Buckingham Palace, Central London

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    Cars have largely been excluded from the roads in the vicinity of Buckingham Palace, but cyclists can still weave their way past the ple...
Tuesday, 24 June 2025

The Strand Meets the Aldwych, Central London

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  A grandiose statute of Gladstone marks the spot where the eastern end of the Strand meets the arc of the Aldwych.
Thursday, 19 June 2025

Summer in the Grand Place, Brussels

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

St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Belgium

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Work began on the St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral in the early 13th century. It took about 300 years to complete this enormous Braban...
Friday, 13 June 2025

Roundabout in the Heart of Oxford

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  Academics on eclectic bikes glide around the roundabout where Broad Street meets Holywell Street meets Catte Street meets Parks Street. Fr...

New Buildings, New College, Oxford

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  The New Buildings along Holywell Street were built between 1873-96 to enable New College to expand. Founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham,...
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