The Royal Mint has announced that several new coins will be issued in 2016 to commemorate a host of anniversaries; as a consequence of this, we now have Peter Rabbit on one of our coins!! New £2 coins will mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the...
A London Christmas begins in Trafalgar Square London is a magical place to visit at Christmas. The early arrival of darkness makes the Christmas decorations and lights part of most people’s working (or sightseeing) day, and there are lots of things happening to give...
There are currently tickets (rather expensive, but there’s a glass of champagne included in the price) available for ‘exclusive guided tours’ at Buckingham Palace from 11th December 2015 until 31st January 2016. This would be an excellent oppotunity...
Once again, peregrine falcons are nesting in the spire of Salisbury Cathedral. Initial reports said that two eggs had been laid, but an update gives the number as four. They are occupying a nesting box that has been on the south side of the spire with the help of the...
