Barnes Common

Today you find me on Barnes Common

The weather although mild is changing

As cooler winds begin to dominate

I am glad that I am wearing my cream sweater

Henry Fielding once lived in Milbourne House

On this lovely common

I wonder who lives there now

As I am heading towards the railway station

It is likely that I will pass his house on Station Road

I believe it is number eighteen

Forgive me if I am incorrect


East Smithfield

Edmund Spencer of The Faerie Queene

Was born in East Smithfield

I have a copy of his Amoretti sonnets

In my green silk purse




to be continued