On November 16 1848, Chopin 'played like an angel' at Guildhall, yet this performance was to be the composer's final public appearance Chopin was feeling unwell but when the carriage…
Both inside and out this building could be mistaken for a baronial mansion, but it is the 19th century creation of an eccentric American multimillionaire who yearned to be an…
St George’s Church in Mayfair is the hub for the annual celebrations to commemorate the life and work of the great maestro by Janice Liverseidge The great composer George Frideric…
Tread in the footsteps of the Cato Street conspirators, who on 23 February 200 years ago plotted to assassinate the prime minister and bring down the government. By Rosemary Barnes…
Three years after the end of the Blitz, Westminster was once again in the front line By Mark Lubienski Dr. Reginald Victor (R. V.) Jones was the scientist in charge…
George IV - Inveterate voluptuary or planning genius and unfortunate victim? ‘There never was an individual less regretted by his fellow creatures than this deceased King.’ Thus began The Times…
Finally, after months and months of hard work, here it is! The brand new, public face of the City of Westminster Guide Lecturers' Association. Following ten successful years as a…