EnglandGreater LondonVictoriaBuckingham Palace51°30’5” N 0°8’30” W 22 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
The rather grand home of the English Royal Family.
While we were here we got to see parts of the changing of the guard.
EnglandGreater LondonSt James'sSt. James's Palace51°30’16” N 0°8’13” W
22 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A part of our tour of London, Saint James Palace is the semi-traditional house of the English Monarch's spouse.
EnglandLondonWhitehall51°30’18” N 0°7’36” W 22 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
On Whitehall, we saw members of the Household Cavalry standing guard outside their offices.
Previously we'd spotted them marching along the Mall during the changing of the guard.
EnglandGreater LondonWestminster AbbeySt Margaret's Church51°30’2” N 0°7’36” W 22 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A few snapshots of Big Ben and the other surrounding sights included.
Parliament Square is where you get to be surrounded by the Political and Religious epicenters of London.
EnglandLondonTrafalgar Square51°30’30” N 0°7’41” W
22 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Another part of our grand tour through London, Trafalgar Square was quite the sight, with ol' Nelson taking up the center, a top his massive pillar.
We continued this part of the journey with a walkBaca lagi
EnglandGreater LondonWestminster AbbeySt Margaret's Church51°29’58” N 0°7’38” W
23 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The big ol' grand Church of England, burial and memorial spot of some very important individuals.
We made use of a multimedia tour guide and strolled on through.
EnglandGreater LondonWestminster AbbeySt Margaret's Church51°29’58” N 0°7’37” W
23 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A collection of tombs of English Kings and Queens, other nobility and then some people who actually made a difference.
EnglandGreater LondonCity of WestminsterWestminster Abbey51°29’57” N 0°7’40” W 23 November 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Exterior gardens outside of the church itself, where monks would spend the majority of their downtime.
EnglandTower HamletsSower of LondonSt Peter Ad Vincula51°30’30” N 0°4’36” W 23 November 2023, England ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The centrepiece of British military dominance, or at least it was. Now it's still very impressive and all, the crown jewels were shiny, the punch bowl also.
EnglandTower HamletsWhitechapelTower of London51°30’30” N 0°4’36” W 23 November 2023, England ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The White Tower is the central building within the Tower of London and boasts an impressive collection of mediaeval and beyond weaponry, including a P90.
Pengembara
Lots of strong feelings in this picture. 🤪