InglaterraBuckingham Palace51°30’5” N 0°8’30” W 22 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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.
InglaterraSt. James's Palace51°30’16” N 0°8’13” W
22 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A part of our tour of London, Saint James Palace is the semi-traditional house of the English Monarch's spouse.
InglaterraWhitehall51°30’18” N 0°7’36” W 22 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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.
InglaterraSt Margaret's Church51°30’2” N 0°7’36” W 22 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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.
InglaterraTrafalgar Square51°30’30” N 0°7’41” W
22 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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 walkLeia mais
InglaterraSt Margaret's Church51°29’58” N 0°7’38” W
23 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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.
InglaterraSt Margaret's Church51°29’58” N 0°7’37” W
23 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A collection of tombs of English Kings and Queens, other nobility and then some people who actually made a difference.
InglaterraWestminster Abbey51°29’57” N 0°7’40” W 23 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Exterior gardens outside of the church itself, where monks would spend the majority of their downtime.
InglaterraSt Peter Ad Vincula51°30’30” N 0°4’36” W 23 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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.
InglaterraThe Tower of London51°30’30” N 0°4’36” W 23 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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Lots of strong feelings in this picture. 🤪