The Editor Who Reads Too Much

Box Hill

29/9/2020

Fans of Jane Austen’s Emma, rejoice! Welcome to Box Hill! Sadly, I didn’t see anybody behaving badly.

London Open House – Day 5 Dr. Johnson's House

25/9/2020

So, I was in the room where it happened. I was over 250 years late, but yes, I walked up the same staircase that Dr. Johnson did every day.

Dr. Who? Of course! Dr. Samuel Johnson, the man who wrote an entire dictionary by himself. He worked from home, and naturally, I envy the entire floor (called a garret, I learned) he had to do it!

London Open House – Day 4 Famous London Places

24/9/2020

In the past, one of my favorite things to do was walk around London early on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The streets were empty, and it was easy to glimpse unique views I’d hurry past on any other busy day.

I'm missing walking through the city, and I've decided to live vicariously through my past self: here are the photos I took on my walks around The City during the London Open House.

London Open House -Day 3 Guildhall

23/9/2020

What could be better than roman ruins in the basement of a modern high-rise you ask? How about roman ruins in the basement of a medieval guildhall! London really does have it all.

London Open House – Day 2 The Roman Baths

22/9/2020

Who doesn’t love half-buried stones that now barely resemble what they once used to be? Apparently, it’s not just me.

London Open House – Day 1 The Royal Courts of Justice

21/9/2020

Every September, London hosts an open house, throwing open doors to a myriad of places the casual tourist may not be able to get into.

I thought I’d relive my 2019 Open House weekend by sharing my favorite locales. First up, the Royal Courts of Justice!