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Sissinghurst – A Tumble of Roses and Honeysuckle, Figs and Vines

Posted on June 20, 2022 by admin

“The heavy golden sunshine enriched the old brick with a kind of patina, and made the tower cast a long shadow across the grass, like the finger of a gigantic sundial veering slowly with the sun. Everything was hushed and drowsy and silent but for the coo of the white pigeons.” – Vita Sackville-West There… Continue reading

Cornwall – Part 1 – Languid Bays and Salty Lips – A Jaunt to the Port Town of Fowey

Posted on June 4, 2022 by admin

An awful lot of people have childhood memories of holidays in Cornwall, and the holidays are old-fashioned and hugely successful. You stick a child and a dog on one of the beaches, and they just light up: they just love it. ― Martin Clunes, Actor Cornwall has been high on my list of places to… Continue reading

Osterley House and Garden – A Lesson in Symmetry and Balance

Posted on May 9, 2022 by admin

With spring well under way here in England the variety of wonderful things to see and do seems almost infinite. Grand old homes with their well tendered, enveloping gardens fling open their gates to allow curious visitors the chance to witness these properties at their most glorious. Many of the country’s historic manor houses sit… Continue reading

The Cotswolds – Part 2 – Woven in Time

Posted on May 2, 2022 by admin

Although abundant with interesting things to see and do, the Cotswolds is a place that very quickly charms you into slowing down. There is a rural, old-world atmosphere here that evokes images of time immemorial when the skill of the craftsman was revered, and the unhurried nature of a hard day’s work was measured by… Continue reading

Kelmscott Manor – An Artistic Sanctuary

Posted on April 25, 2022 by admin

“…[Nature] ever bearing witness against man that he has deliberately chosen ugliness instead of beauty…” – William Morris When we were planning our long weekend in the Cotswolds, a visit to one of the many grand heritage gardens that reside here was a necessity. Like resplendent precious jewels adorning a royal crown the gardens of… Continue reading

The Cotswolds – Part 1 – An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 by admin

Is there such a thing as too much beauty? When people think of England, they conjure romantic images of fairy tale villages filled with honeyed stoned cottages enveloped by a seemingly infinite terrain of undulating pastures made verdant by the generous summer rains. The homogeneous landscape, with its endless patchwork of quaint chocolate box hamlets,… Continue reading

London’s National Gallery – Washing Away the Dust of Everyday Life

Posted on April 11, 2022April 17, 2022 by admin

During a brief two-week interlude between pandemic lockdowns in 2021, Dan and I donned our best comfy shoes and ventured out to soak up a bit of quintessential City of London. The day was less than desirable- typically windy and cloudy, and Trafalgar Square (despite its monumental magnificence) left us feeling rather cold. There was… Continue reading

Richmond Park – All Good Things Are Wild and Free

Posted on April 4, 2022April 5, 2022 by admin

London can be many things to many people. In a city saturated with historical monuments and famous landmarks the river city is a veritable playground for the throngs of eager tourists wishing to soak up a bit of British culture. For the young, or the very young at heart, London is a beacon representing opportunity… Continue reading

London – The Glory of The Garden

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by admin

The force that through the green fuse drives the flower – Dylan Thomas London is a heady cocktail of chaos, excitement, and inspiration. It is a destination for those wishing to live and work in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. London is an incredibly diverse and beautiful capital. Monumental buildings, palaces,… Continue reading

Islington – Hidden in Plain Sight

Posted on March 21, 2022March 29, 2022 by admin

There are landmarks in London that do not require discovery; they simply linger in plain view, confident in their ability to draw you in. The Tower Bridge, with its fairy-tale twin towers, needs no introduction, nor do the gleaming golden gates that guard the perimeter of Buckingham Palace. These pillars of English aristocracy are at… Continue reading

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Hi, my name is Rose and welcome to the Sunday Londoner. I hope you enjoy exploring London and the UK with me, and wherever else my trusty camera takes me!

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