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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 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 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 . . . → Read More: one photo tour of London – the Meridian Line 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 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 The latest news to hit the headlines in London is that our city is to get it’s first cable car!! The . . . → Read More: Thames cable car given the go-ahead! latest news for London 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 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, 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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