For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

May 30, 2026
by Lids
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27/5/2026 London

First cab off the rank was a visit to St Dunstan in the East, a church first built on the site of this garden in Saxon times. It was restored by St Dunstan in 950 AD and then rebuilt by … Continue reading

May 29, 2026
by Lids
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26/5/2006 London

Another day of hiding ‘in art’…back to the National Portrait Gallery to explore …..left to right.. Letitia Wright is renowned for her acting and is such a stunning portrait. Next, Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, flamboyant personality, a celebrated writer for his … Continue reading

May 27, 2026
by Lids
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24/5 – 25/5/2026 London

When I arived in the late afternoon, went for a walk to check out ‘the hood’ 🙂 Well, the National Portrait Gallery beckoned immediately, just to the right of the square. Saw these cheeky gals displaying a ‘maximalist aesthetic’ (a … Continue reading