By Cindy, on November 13th, 2011%
The Lord Mayor's Carriage
785 years of history and this year was just as enjoyable as last year! Not sure what folks 785 years ago thought of the show, but for sure….I can say that I loved it this year (as I did last year)!
I did not arrive as early as I had in 2010 and . . . → Read More: Lord Mayor’s Show 2011
By Cindy, on July 27th, 2011%
London 2012 Olympic Games – 366 days and 5 hours to go!
And the winner is! – London!!!
or is it?
On 06/07/2005 the London Olympic team in Switzerland and the thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square, London waited with bated breath for the decision! Finally as each round went through and more cities were out of . . . → Read More: London 2012 Olympics – 1 year to go!!!
By Cindy, on June 5th, 2011%
Fair in the Square Highgate June 18th 2011
The Fair in the Square is coming to Highgate on Saturday 18th June from 12.30pm to 5.30pm and everyone is invited to bring family and friends and enjoy this annual event. This is the one day of the year when South Grove is closed to traffic and Pond . . . → Read More: Fair in the Square June 18th 2011 – Highgate, London N6
By Cindy, on June 2nd, 2011%
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at Trooping the Colour 2010
2012 promises to be an auspicious year for London. Not only do we have the 2012 Olympics but we also have the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012, celebrating 60 years on the throne. The Queen came to the throne on 6 February . . . → Read More: Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee – June 2012
By Cindy, on May 25th, 2011%
Somerset House, The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court dancing fountains
Somerset House, a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London.
The lastest exhibition; Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Head sculptures, will be on display in The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court till 26 June 2011, the first contemporary sculpture to be featured there.
The twelve . . . → Read More: Ai Weiwei Circle of Animals at Somerset House
By Cindy, on May 6th, 2011%
The view of a very Royal Wedding from the other side of the fence………..
Katie, Katie give me your answer true, I’m half crazy just for the love of you.
It was a stylish marriage, We used my granny’s carriage,
and you looked sweet, good enought to eat,
so glad you said I do!
the newly married couple; Duke and . . . → Read More: …from the other side of the fence
By Cindy, on May 6th, 2011%
What a fabulous event! Kate; or Catherine as she is now to be known, the Duchess of Cambridge looked absolutely radiant, just as every bride should!
I feel as if I have truly fallen through the rabbit hole, it was surreal! The Pomp! The Pagentry! The Ceremony! The Horses! The Traditions! The Colours! The Music! The Troops! . . . → Read More: only the British can do Pomp and Ceremony like the British!
By Cindy, on April 22nd, 2011%
…….here are a few snippets you may enjoy.
there will be approx 800,000 people lining The Mall.
8,000 Journalists will cover the Royal Wedding.
a TV audience of approx 1billion will tune in on the big day.
from 6.30-8.30 roads around and along the Processional Route in London will be closed.
8:00 -10:00am Main congregation start to arrive
After 10:00 Foreign Dignitaries . . . → Read More: as Will & Kate prepare for their #RoyalWedding…..
By Cindy, on April 17th, 2011%
There is nothing we love more than an event in London. There is always something happening and you are sometimes spoilt for choice. Easter is no exception! There are a great number of things to do in London over Easter.
So if you were wondering what to do at Easter in London, to make . . . → Read More: Easter – things to do in London
By Cindy, on April 13th, 2011%
are you coming to London for ‘The’ wedding – here is a great site, with info you may enjoy http://ht.ly/47wJ0
The Royal Wedding – view of the route passing #London’s landmarks – . . . → Read More: a Royal Wedding in London
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