Christopher’S Blog VISIT WEBSITE Extracts From ‘The Story Of St Katharine’S’ (Part 1) April 10, 2018 Christopher West I am pleased to reproduce some aspects of my previous book because people keep asking questions about St Katharine’s, and important to me is spreading the message of the historical importance of this wonderful area which is also my home. The reason I wrote the book was only because noone else had brought the Read More SirThomas More Square Is Now Moretown April 4, 2018 Christopher West This important office complex is situated next to St Katharine Docks, on the site of part of the old London Docks. The owners decided to rebrand the estate and to create a new image, so have renamed it Moretown, and are investing substantially to improve and modernise the facilities. While achieving all this change, they Read More Easter At The Tower Of London April 1, 2018 Christopher West Lent ends on the Thursday before Easter Sunday, and during this period, the alter is dressed as above. Canon Chaplain Roger Hall had the cross made shortly after his arrival at the Tower, and each year talks about the symbolism of the True Cross, as well as the purple robe of mockery, the nails, the Read More Cold Weather? Business As Usual At The Tower Of London March 22, 2018 Christopher West The Tower takes this bad weather in its stride, just as it has never cancelled the ancient Ceremony Of The Keys in the past hundreds of years. This has certainly been the coldest weather I have experienced there, yet on Sunday it was still smiles and humour from the Yeoman Warders and other staff as Read More St Katharine’S In The Snow, Why Not Just Enjoy What We Can’T Change? March 11, 2018 Christopher West Snow in this country always seems to be the height of drama one day- then suddenly it’s all gone and we wonder what the fuss was about. St Katharine Docks looks so extra beautiful covered in snow, so does nearby Tower Bridge and the Tower of London- the pictures speak for themselves. If only people Read More Why Portugal Is So Attractive In Late February March 4, 2018 Christopher West Surprisingly, the temperature was warm each day; if I had wanted, I could have sat in the the sun for at least five hours each day. I still didn’t need a jumper in the shade, and the evenings were quite mild. Staying just outside Albufeira, it was ideal for walking (though you do need a Read More Sunday Parade Of Veterans Joining The Congregation At The Tower Of London’S Chapel Royal February 15, 2018 Christopher West Thrilling sight, watching this procession of veterans entering the Chapel Royal last Sunday. Inside, two of the Standards were marched to the alter for the duration of the service. This annual gathering is one of many during the year, when veterans and their families swell the ranks of the regular congregation. The Tower is a Read More Dead Man’S Hole, Below Tower Bridge, At The Northern End. February 9, 2018 Christopher West While constructing Tower Bridge, Dead Man’s Hole was built and designed to retrieve corpses which were dumped in the Thames or washed up there. Next to the steps down to the water, is a small mortuary, which was used for post mortems and to keep the bodies, also used by police, until they could be Read More What Do Family Members Love? My Thanks For Modern Technology. February 4, 2018 Christopher West My daughter has recently asked me about what I love and cherish. The reason is that she is preparing a display involving the family. That same evening I came across some old photos of the children at the back of a drawer and found myself fascinated. Having recently invested in a ‘scanner,’ I’ve had the Read More Improvements For Road Access To St Katharine’S And The Tower Of London January 30, 2018 Christopher West Complicated ‘improvements’ will take three months in this narrow part of St Katharine’s Way, which feeds into St Katharine Docks, the Tower Hotel and the Tower of London. It gets extremely busy with both pedestrian and road traffic, including heavy vehicles. I often use this route to get to Tower Hill Underground Station; it’s Read More Posts Navigation Older posts Newer posts Purchase My Books Poppies, Pomp & People The Story of St Katharine’s Follow Me Facebook Twitter Instagram Google+ My Recent Posts I Am Starting To Work Again, At Last. FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Back Home And At My Wonderful St Katharine’s, After All This Time In Hospitals JULY 22, 2018 I’m Up And Walking About At St Thomas’s, After Ten Very Long Days Being Investigated JUNE 27, 2018 Why Is Lola Wesson A Star At 11 Years Old? JUNE 12, 2018 Best Wishes To Prince Harry (Now Duke Of Sussex) And To His New Princess MAY 19, 2018 Copyright © Christopher West Powered by Tawasolive