Where are they coming from? Where are they going to? - # 58

This tiny 15th Century church, overshadowed by 21st Century bustle, has seen it all. It is the site of important events in the evolution of modern parliamentary democracy, and the ideas expressed there must be understood if we are to understand revolution and popular movement in our times. Absolute Rulers beware: religious fundamentalists pause and take care. Those who seek to understand England take note. The site of the Putney Debates 1647.

6 months training wasted in the first 2 minutes? - # 56

This is the Start Line for the Boat Race seen from Putney Bridge. It will be so crowded on the day that there will hardly be any room for anyone to take pictures. The best way to watch the race is on TV! Sometimes a bad start spoils things for the losers. This race can be lost in the first moments, but they still have to row their hearts out right to the end. http://www.theboatrace.org/