Sunday, 21 June 2026

A Father's Day Walk Through Kensal Green Cemetery

This Father's Day, I spent some time at Kensal Green Cemetery, one of London's great historic cemeteries - and as I have said many times, my favourite. It was a visit that felt particularly meaningful because both of my parents had their funeral service there, giving me a personal connection to a place that is not only beautiful but also deeply woven into the city's history.

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Red means stop!? Apparently not everyone agrees.

One of the hidden pleasures of cycling in London is that you occasionally stumble across scenes so ridiculous that you wonder whether you've accidentally ridden onto the set of a sitcom.

Sunday, 7 June 2026

Highgate Cemetery after hours!

Earlier last week, I had the opportunity to visit Highgate Cemetery after hours, when a lucky few were granted access to several normally locked mausoleums. It was an opportunity not to be missed. Mrs Orange, the eldest Orangette, and I rushed home and then hurried even faster down a very slippery Swain’s Lane to arrive in time.