Reflections through Cyberspace

Here’s an interesting concept I just read about on Londonist - Choose What You Read.
This initiative is being encouraged by a not for profit organisation, and they loan books out and only ask that people return them when they’re done, so they can be read again by someone else. They encourage readers to add their [...]

Whilst reading the news this morning, I came across this article about how a pub owner has started to accept goods and services in exchange for beers, hoping to attract customers who are struggling during the credit crunch. Who would have thought that such an idea would work? Apparently it did though!

Today I came across the list of World Heritage Sites.
The World Heritage List includes 878 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value. These include 679 cultural, 174 natural and 25 mixed properties in 145 States Parties.
I had a quick look at the [...]

Last week, Owen suggested a new TV series - Britain from Above. I was curious to see what it is about, so I decided to watch the first episode. I must say..very interesting episode indeed! I’m looking forwarding to watch more episodes and learn more interesting facts, whilst seeing Britain from a different perspective [...]

Last time I mentioned the Chelsea Flower Show, which was being held in London last week. Today I discovered something related to the theme of gardening. Well did you know that there is a Museum of Garden History in London?
Its aim is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of history and development of gardens and [...]

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the ultimate event in the gardening year. It sets the latest gardening trends, features the newest and most desirable gardening products and creates an explosion of colours and scents. It is currently being held in Chelsea, London between the 20th and 24th May.
This event is organised by the Royal [...]

Here’s a website I discovered this morning:
Free things to see and do in London: London for free

Whilst doing research for my dissertation, I came across an article regarding a new strategy being adopted by police in London.
A scheme is currently being trialled in south London, with the aim of addressing public unease with the remote, impersonal nature of modern policing, and is set to be rolled out across London. This [...]

Last time I mentioned in my post one of the hobbies I had years ago - collecting phone cards, and I mentioned how people don’t use telephone boxes much these days, since nearly everyone has a mobile phone.
Today, the photos I’m posting are from my recent trip to the UK. Whilst in Kingston on Thames, [...]

Some more pics of Kensington Gardens..
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