Mornington Crescent
Near this station, famous for its association with the famous surreal panel game, is one of the finest Art Deco buildings in London, the old Carreras cigarette factory, now offices. The building dates from 1928 and apart from its amazing trademark Egyptian cat theme is remarkable for being the first pre-stressed concrete factory in Britain and the first to have air-conditioning installed. A real stunner.
A trail from Mornington Crescent Underground, with many other beautiful/fascinating buildings to be found along the way, can be found by clicking here.
To find other interesting places to visit, go to www.londontuberambles.co.uk
Richmond, Surrey
An antique optician's sign found while wandering round this lovely riverside town which has so many beautiful buildings and historic connections. For full details of the walk that includes this wonderful sign, click here. Other interesting places to visit can be found at
Rambles from the London Tube
When the octagonal well was first built in 1763 by the Lord of the Manor, Earl Spencer, it was only about thirty feet deep. A horse was set to turn the mechanism that pumped the water up to the storage tank under the dome for use in Wimbledon Park House. In 1798 the decision was taken to deepen the well in order to improve the supply but it took over a year to strike more water – the rush of which then nearly drowned the workmen. The well silted up in the early nineteen century and was finally converted to a dwelling in 1975.
For full details of the walk that includes this odd building, click here. Other interesting places to visit can be found at Rambles from the London Tube
Morden Hall itself is not open to the public, but you can wander freely through the beautiful parkland (National Trust) and find all kinds of surprising things - including an old snuff mill and some fascinating wetlands. A splendid free day out! For full details click here. To find other interesting places to visit, go to London Tube Rambles
Photos:
1.Morden Hall
2.Bridge over the River Wandle
3.One of the buildings associated with the Snuff Mill
