Leaves in Late November

In the Botanic Garden, near the Hills Road entrance, the Copper Beech has lost almost all of its leaves, as has the Wild Service tree. A few trees have kept their leaves – the Italian Alder and three young Liquidambar Orientalis (Oriental sweetgum). The leaves on the Liquidambar are a mix of fresh green and … Read more

Six Angles To Shoot London

If you have half a day free in London and want to see some of the more iconic buildings in the city, you can do it at a fairly relaxed walking pace. This walk begins at Liverpool Street rail station, and when you step out onto the forecourt you will see the famous ‘Gherkin’ office … Read more