I'm a Londoner born and bred, and passionate about my home town.

A Blue Badge Guide for twenty eight years now, I find that I am always discovering something new in this - arguably the world's most dynamic city.  The contrasts are fascinating -between ancient shops patronised by Royalty, hipster hangouts, and the business vibe of places like Canary Wharf.

I guide all the major sites in London and some of the lesser known ones too.  My favourites have to be the Houses of Parliament and nearby Westminster Abbey.  I also have the enormous privilege of guiding the Albert Memorial - getting up close and personal with some stunning Victorian iconography.

Early in my career I worked a lot as a guide and tour manager with American church groups - so have a good knowledge of sites connected with Methodism and Presbyterianism.  I also guided quite a few family history and 'Pilgrim Fathers' tours.  As I speak German and Turkish (as well as a smattering of other languages) I'm familiar with the demands of incentive programmes.

Like most guides, I have been known to venture out of my London comfort zone - Bath, Windsor, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Canterbury, Stratford-upon-Avon are all locations I love to show visitors.

In terms of my personal interests - I have an MA in TV Scriptwriting - so do some writing on the side.

My primary aim as a guide is to make my guests feel at home.  London belongs to everyone - and that is why I feel so proud and privileged to live and work here.