Greenwich

Today was a big day as there is a lot to see here, we didn't get to all of it.

First up was the Cutty Sark which is almost all original then onto the Royal Naval College.

The major showpiece here is the Painted Hall which was closed for filming but the chapel was open and breathtaking.

Next The Queens House, designed by Inigo Jones. No longer a royal residence it houses some major works of art. Displayed are all the iconic portraits of monarchs and military heroes that crop up in every documentary on tv. Very special to see them in person.

I probably didn't get the most out of the Royal Observatory as I was exhausted by then but I did learn there was an Astronomer Royal called Bidell......

For the return journey we caught a riverbus rather than back on the rails, which I always enjoy, and gives you a different perspective on the city. Czytaj więcej