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London, England (08-24-2009)
London, England (08-24-2009)
A few of London's sights while speedwalking.
We did a *lot* of walking in London. We remember some of the more traditional sights, including some others architecturally interesting.
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The upper deck is much fun, however, we recommend staying on the lower deck when carrying all your baggage. Lesson learned.
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Arrived in England at 8p.m. the night before. No time for planned stop to Stonehenge. At Victoria Station about 1 p.m., we have a few hours to see the sights before the next bus to catch the Ferry to Ireland.
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The Royal Mews tends to livery, etc. for all things having to do with the royal stables/horses, etc.
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Buckingham Palace postcard. The official residence of the monarch.
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Buckingham Palace
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Changing of the Guard
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Buckingham Palace
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Palace gates
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Throne Room pic from ad. Her Majesty was not available. State rooms are open 2 months in the Summer for public viewing.
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Buckingham Palace
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Hiss! Boo!
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Lewisham Street. Neat and clean.
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Westminster Abbey. Established by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1560.
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Westminster Abbey, mainly gothic, detail.
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Old meets new
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"Big Ben" is the nickname for the great bell of the clock. It's often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well.
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Big Ben is the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The hour hand is 9 ft long and the minute hand is 14 ft long.
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At the base of each face is a Latin inscription which means "O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First". And, WE have to be in Holyhead tonight.
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The general philosophy of the Methodist movement was that buildings were not to resemble churches so that people who were not Christians would feel comfortable and able to enter them.
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Westminster Cathedral. The largest Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, and not to be confused with Westminster Abbey or The Church of England.
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Westminster Cathedral. In 1977, as part of her Silver Jubilee Celebrations, the cathedral was visited by Her Majesty The Queen (during a flower show). The 1st visit by a monarch since the Reformation.
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Westminster Cathedral detail
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Westminster Cathedral detail
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telephone booth
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We take the bus to Holyhead. Along the way a blighted Horse Chestnut.
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The ponies from Delaware Park, USA, shown at Ladbroke's.
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We'll make Holyhead, Wales, in time. Yes!
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London, England (08-24-2009)
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A few of London's sights while speedwalking.
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