The Thames Path by Leigh Hatts

I am sorry that the new owner of Swinford Bridge wants to remain anonymous. I have never objected to the owner being allowed to avoid tax as upkeep of an 18th-century structure can be expensive and the obligation to provide a ferry if the bridge becomes unsafe would also be costly. The mystery buyer paid [...]

An engraved paving stone has been laid in the pavement outside 54 Festing Road in Putney where David McKee created the Mr Benn cartoon series. David, who now lives in France, called the street Festive Road and has Mr Benn living next door at number 52. Festing Road is the last turning off Putney’s Embankment [...]