Natural History Muzeum, London (2009)

Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, LondonSW7

Bayswater, London (2009)

Bayswater is an area of west London in the City of Westminster. Bayswater is one of London's most cosmopolitan areas, with the significant diversity of the local population added to by having one of London's highest concentration of hotels. Notably, there is a significant Arab population towards Edgware Road, a large number of Americans, a substantial Greek community attracted by London's Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the area is also a centre of London's Brazilian community and a substantial local population. There are also purpose built apartment blocks dating from the inter-war period as well as more recent developments, and a large Council Estate, the 650 flat Hallfield Estate. There are some garden squares in the area. Queensway and Westbourne Grove are busy High Streets, with a very large number of ethnic restaurants. It has a population density of 17,500 people per square kilometre.

We used to live here; on Wesbourne Grove Terrace; from 1988 to 1992

Marble Arch, London (2009)

Marble Arch, London. In 1828, John Nash designed the arch. It was originally erected on The Mall as a gateway to the new Buckingham Palace. In 1851, the arch was moved to its present location during the building of the east front of the Palace. It has been speculated that the arch might be moved to Hyde Park, or to some other location. It is a white Carrara marble monument in Hyde Park, at the western end of Oxford Street, near the Marble Arch Underground Station. Historically, only members of the royal family and the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery were allowed to pass through the arch in ceremonial procession. Today, the arch is open to pedestrians.

Hyde Park, London (2009)

Hyde Park is one of London's finest landscapes and covers over 350 acres. Henry VIII acquired Hyde Park from the monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536; he and his court were often to be seen on thundering steeds in the hunt for deer. It remained a private hunting ground until James I came to the throne and permitted limited access. The King appointed a ranger, or keeper, to take charge of the park. It was Charles I who changed the nature of the park completely. He had the Ring (north of the present Serpentine boathouses) created and in 1637 opened the park to the general public.