Piper Tours

21/09/2025

Hilarious!

17/09/2025

St George's Hall is a magnificent space, wonderfully restored after the devastating fire and completed in just 5 years in 1997. Its architecture draws inspiration from the medieval version of St George's Hall, which had long since been lost and replaced twice over, and the heraldry and symbolism of St George's Chapel in the castle precincts. The paintings and armour miraculously survived the fire as they were in storage. It is a brilliantly tasteful version of "medieval" showing the value of exquisite craftsmanship to the world.

15/09/2025

Yes I know it's mid-September, but it's Fortnums!

12/09/2025

Worth a visit to Bonhams auction house

01/09/2025

Wizards and witches only I'm afraid

29/07/2025

27/07/2025

And what a wonderful tune!

05/07/2025

Stunning!

24/06/2025

One of my favourite paintings of the Queen in her later years. It gives a real sense of the history and tradition behind her.

On , we wanted to share this painting of Queen Elizabeth II standing in Westminster Abbey, by Australian artist Ralph Heimans.

The portrait was commissioned to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and shows her wearing her State dress and robe and standing on the Cosmati Pavement - the place where she was crowned in 1953.

You can see the portrait on permanent display in our museum, the Abbey Galleries.

23/06/2025

Decision made! Looking forward to seeing final detailed designs, but I posted their submission earlier ( see below)

Foster + Partners has won the competition to design the new Queen Elizabeth II memorial, beating a shortlist which included Heatherwick Studio.

14/06/2025

To anyone who enjoyed the music at today's Trooping the Colour, you can support the bands of the Guards regiments at one of their summer recitals next Monday 23rd June. An open air concert of swing, jazz and rock by British, American and Allied composers to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day, performed by a "Big Band" made up of world class soldier-musicians. It should be wonderful!

Our next Guards Chapel Recital on MONDAY 23 JUNE at 1.10-3pm features the return of the ever-popular Guards Big Band. This long-awaited return of the Guards Big Band promises to be one of the highlights of the Guards Chapel Recital Series concerts and will take place in the open air on Chapel Square.

Jazz Across The Pond: A Big Band Salute to American, British and Allied Nations Composers

In a celebratory VE80 year, join us for an unforgettable afternoon of powerful music and timeless swing, funk and rock as we celebrate the enduring transatlantic bond between the United States, United Kingdom and allied nations through music.

📌 Please note the change of date from Tuesday 24 June to Monday 23 June and there will be two sets, going on until around 3pm. A bar with drinks and refreshments will be available and please arrive early to get a seat!



The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Band of the Coldstream Guards
Band of the Scots Guards
Band of the Irish Guards
Band of the Welsh Guards
British Army

24/05/2025

What football means to Londoners!!! Tottenham hotspur just won their first cup in 17 years ( the UEFA Europa League). As I live in Arsenal territory I kept my head down and my mouth shut! If you are visiting London and what to take a really good stadium tour, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are all worth a visit