The Lion

One of the very imposing lions that guards Trafalgar Square.

Just One of Those Days

Don't you just know the feeling?  Still things will look up tomorrow.

Have a Chat with Hugh

Have you ever wondered if only statues talked; I wonder what they would say.

Well guess what, some of them can talk!  Really!  Hugh Myddelton will tell you he thinks he looks great in this outfit, Italian chic of the day.  He'll also chat about his interesting and varied career path leading to him being appointed Royal jeweller to the King.

Not only do statues in London chat with you but so do many in Manchester.   (see which ones here) Go on go and have a chat.  

Queen Alexandra

The grand art nouveau memorial to Queen Alexandra sits in the wall of Marlborough House.  On the plinth on are the words "faith, hope, love.  The guiding virtues of Queen Alexandra."

Married to King Edward VII (son of Queen Victoria) the couple were Prince and Princess of Wales for nearly forty years and King and Queen for just nine years 1901-1910.  After waiting for his chance to rule all through Victoria's long reign, Edward had the throne for only nine years before he died. 

Museum Visit - British Museum

It's easy to wile away the hours at the British Museum, especially on a wet rainy day.  No matter how many times you return there is always something new to discover.

The bust of the goddess Vesta and the history (or should that be herstory) of the vestal virgins who tended the hearth of the vest temple in the Roman Forum occupied my time the pother day.  They were recognisable by the veils they wore with the six neat folds and the way it tucked behind their ears.