by Joanna | Apr 29, 2015 | lunchtime, Victoria, walks
Yesterday whilst in Victoria for an optician’s appointment I decided on the spur of the moment to go up the tower inside Westminster Cathedral. Why have I never done this before! There is a fabulous view from the top (well not quite the top) where you can... by Joanna | Sep 30, 2014 | Christmas, food, food & drink, walks
Dare I say it but it is that time of year that people are starting to think about what to do for their work Christmas party.How about a Christmas Lights themed walk through the West End?The walk starts in a cosy Sam Smiths pub in Marylebone (with a fire) then meanders... by Joanna | Apr 2, 2013 | fonts, London Historians, pubs, walks
There is a danger, after having a few too many alcoholic drinks, to do things you may regret in the morning such as texting an ex boyfriend or talking rubbish on Twitter. I’m guilty of the former but as far as I can remember haven’t done the latter... by Joanna | Jan 21, 2013 | Mayfair, pubs, St James's, walks
In St James’s recently with a bit of time before a walk I stopped to have a proper look at the redevelopment taking place in Pall Mall. Berry Brothers the esteemed wine and spirit retailer are expanding. One building has been demolished but the façade of no. 62... by Joanna | Jan 7, 2013 | beer, historic pubs, pub walks, walks
Back in October 2011 when I wrote about a lunchtime wander around Chancery Lane I remarked on the steepness of the stairs to the toilets in the Seven Stars, Carey Street. Since that time I have been slowly accumulating a list of pubs with similar lethal routes to the... by Joanna | Feb 28, 2010 | Mayfair, walks, weather
It had to happen sooner or later; last Thursday night was my first walk in the pouring rain. The literary walk around Mayfair for my book group had been arranged months in advance. 9 people turned up despite the weather and they were still smiling at the...
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