After some very refreshing tea at the Orangery, we took a stroll through Hyde Park and went to Harrod’s (see my previous post). We then headed off to see Wellington’s Arch. We intended to climb it but for some reason it was closed. Underground station tile So we went over to the Tate Britain…
A Truly Enchanting Palace – Kensington, London
Kensington Palace is open, believe it or not, to visitors. None of the royals currently reside there (though Will and Kate are rumored to be moving in after his posting at Anglesea) but plenty of famous princesses have called the brick mansion home. The exhibit created a labyrinthine quest for guests to discover the history…
Off With Their Heads! More in London
Our first stop this day was the Tower of London. Noted for two very different things: The place where several of Henry the 8th’s wives were imprisoned and beheaded (as well as other royals) and where the British Crown Jewels are kept and on display. Photography of the jewels is not allowed and some of…
Royal Weddings, Clocks, and Trains – in London
London can be frightfully overwhelming. It is far more spread out than I had imagined. Which meant there was little wandering from one place to another — which I like to do. Luckily the Tube is extremely well run, clean and easy to use. It made getting around bearable. I still wish I could have…
The First Time I Saw London
We had about five days in London, knowing there were several things we wanted to do. The first afternoon we arrived, we walked Regent’s Street, saw Trafalgar Square and enjoyed numerous artworks at the National Gallery, then traipsed down to Buckingham Palace. The station nearest our hotel The BBC world headquarters Looking down Regent’s Street…