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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………… The Great North Door entrance to Westminster Abbey On December 31st 2010, I decided to visit the Abbey as part of my London Pass access. This was my 2nd visit to the Abbey, and I had forgotten how very beautiful the interior is. Stepping into the interior of the abbey is like stepping into another world, a . . . → Read More: Westminster Abbey St James’s Park; just a short walk from Buckingham Palace this delightful park stretches along Birdcage Walk to the South, The Mall to the North stretching alongside The Mall to the North Horse Guards to the East and Buckingham Palace to the West. Buckingham Palace to the west St James’s Park is the oldest and smallest of the . . . → Read More: St James’s Park, London Changing the Guard or Guard Mounting is the process involving a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard. Changing the Guard takes place here every morning at the following times: 11am Monday to Saturday and 10am Sunday and is free to watch. Buckingham Palace & Changing the Guard The Guard which mounts at Buckingham . . . → Read More: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, generally referred to the clock tower as well and its usage is now commonplace. Big Ben, the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world Big Ben, the largest . . . → Read More: Big Ben, London snow, lights and sweets….what a delightful scene I went into London Central a few days ago for a meeting and afterwards did what I love to do…….went #walkabout. I was particulary keen to visit the Cologne Christmas Market on Southbank, so I headed off to my favourite part of town (well one of my favourites . . . → Read More: Cologne Christmas Market on Southbank |
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