Cleopatra’s Needle – Victoria Embankment, London

detail on Cleopatra's Needle – London

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE – Cleopatra’s Needle is the popular name for each of three Ancient Egyptian obelisks re-erected in London, Paris, and New York City during the 19th century. The London and New York obelisks are a pair, while the Paris one comes from a different site where its twin remains. . . . → Read More: Cleopatra’s Needle – Victoria Embankment, London

Covent Garden, London

COVENT GARDEN

Covent Garden piazza

Covent Garden is one of London’s most popular attractions and is London’s OLDEST PLANNED SQUARE dating from the 1630′s and associated with the former fruit and vegetable garden in the central square.  The route of  THE STRAND on the southern boundary of what was to be Covent Garden was used during the . . . → Read More: Covent Garden, London

one photo tour of London – The Meridian Line in Greenwich

The Prime Meridian Line in Greenwich at the Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian of the world.

The line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the World – Longitude 0º. Every place on Earth is measured in terms of its distance east or west . . . → Read More: one photo tour of London – The Meridian Line in Greenwich

one photo tour of London – the Meridian Line

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What to do with 6 hours in London for the #RoyalWedding with #3dil

Royal Wedding fever has hit the streets of London!  The excitement is mounting and many of us are waiting in excited anticipation for the big day.  How fabulous to be part of such a momentous occassion; the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton; aka Will & Kate.

So, hello and thank you for visiting 3 Days . . . → Read More: What to do with 6 hours in London for the #RoyalWedding with #3dil

The Monument – and why you should visit

This is to certify that…………………….has climbed the 311 steps of the Monument

The Monument – built to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666

After the dizzying and arduous climb of those 311 steps that circle 160feet (48.7metres) up in an ever tightening spiral to the viewing platform of the Monument, when you return to the . . . → Read More: The Monument – and why you should visit

Thames cable car given the go-ahead! latest news for London

The latest news to hit the headlines in London is that our city is to get it’s first cable car!!
According to the Evening Standard, “Londoners will be treated to spectacular views of the Thames after Boris Johnson approved plans for a cable car across the river – but taxpayers could be forced to foot the £40 million bill.”

The . . . → Read More: Thames cable car given the go-ahead! latest news for London

some ideas of things to do in London with kids

London is a vast sprawling metropolis and there is so much to see and do that sometimes it can be a little daunting trying to decide what to do while you are here, especially if you have children.  I have compiled a list of both fun and historical things to do in London that will hopefully be of . . . → Read More: some ideas of things to do in London with kids

a closer look at London’s Under/Overground stations

I have often read Mark’s blog posts as he offers a refreshingly different perspective on London.  I particularly enjoy his views of the London Underground stations.  I have posted the link here for your enjoyment, and my thanks to Mark for his . . . → Read More: a closer look at London’s Under/Overground stations

London Bridge is falling down…………

London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down;

London Bridge is falling down, my fair lady!!!

probably one of the world's most well known bridges; London Bridge

And so goes the nursery rhyme - the origins of which are thought to be in 1014 when the Danes held control of the bridge and the city, or from two . . . → Read More: London Bridge is falling down…………

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