Tag Archives: London

U is for Up to London for the day

Not sure why people always sat “Up to London” even when they are south or east of the capital. Maybe it’s because they envisage the city in an elevated position on a hill, like a shining jewel. It’s only half an hour on the train so I thought I would plan a day out in… Read More »

The Beast from the East

Snow and more snow, that’s what was forecast and sure enough it came down. I got up to find a snowy Tooting Bec and make my weary way trudging through the fresh snow to Paddington where I had planned to have a leisurely breakfast with an old friend and then hop on the Heathrow Express… Read More »