Herry's Journal

A superb exhibition of Yves St Laurent and Pierre Berge's art collection was on display at a reception at Christie's given by Vint...

When planning a trip, or when friends are travelling, the best way (unless Freya Stark's been there first) to get a sense of place is by...

Thinking about shopping and Ruskin's views on the use of money (see Westfield ) Aristotle holds that "There are two sorts of wealth...

A brilliant recital of Chopin and other works for the Chopin Society by Nicola Eimer in the lovely Inigo Jones church St Paul's Coven...

Click the heading for more photos of Westfield The Westfield Shopping Centre that opened last year at Shepherd's Bush is stunnin...

Tintern Abbey Click the heading for the whole poem And I have felt A presence that disturbs me with the joy Of elevated thoughts; a...

Handel famously composed the Messiah in 24 days. I was lucky enough to be taught to sing it at St Ronan's and still love to hear it. C...

The Embankment (The fantasia of a fallen gentleman on a cold, bitter night) Once, in finesse of fiddles found I ecstasy, In the flash of gol...

The Royal Hospital was founded by Charles II in 1682 for the 'succour and relief of veterans broken by age and war' - and continue...

The Drapers' Livery Company holds an annual City New Year's service at their church, St Michael's, Cornhill every January, Th...