Tag: River Thames

History Corner: Arts, crafts, printing, electronic innovation and a dash of patriotism

A quiet corner of West London, hard by the River Thames, is full of history: Technology, arts, crafts, music, royal patronage and a unique typeface that led to a 100-year-old mystery...

Gloriana: The Queen’s Rowbarge sets forth in infinite splendour

It’s not every day you can get a close-up photo opportunity with that most magnificent of craft, The Queen’s...

London Freezes: Tides soar, temperatures plummet, Pretty Polly comes out to play

London, by and large, has a mild climate. The weather is what the British call, with euphemistic understatement, "changeable"....

Exploring London’s hidden hinterland with the Leica X Vario

Kevin explores the parts of London’s river that visitors seldom see. It’s a hidden hinterland of peace, reflection and the occasional treasure away from the bustle of a capital city