Dr Martin James

I don’t always feel lucky to work in central London—especially when my alarm jolts me awake at 05:20 for the 06:27 train. In the depths of winter, those early starts feel anything but fortunate.

But this week, I’ve felt like I’m in the winner’s circle. Biking through central London on a warm spring day is pure bliss, a world apart from just a few weeks ago. The city transforms as winter fades—the air is lighter, the streets more vibrant. Birds sing, wildlife stirs, and London’s energy reignites. Office workers spill onto sunlit pavements, laughter and conversation filling the air.

Spring in London is a reminder that brighter days always come. 🌸☀️🚲