Walking the Strand to Twinings

TravelerThis photo captures a modern twist on a British icon: a classic black telephone box offering WiFi service — an updated relic of the past now serving 21st-century needs. 📞 A Quick History: • These boxes are descendants of the famous red telephone boxes, specifically designed in the 1920s and ’30s by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. • The black versions were less common but can be found in some London areas — especially around Westminster, and often associated with the City of London. • With the rise of mobile phones, many phone boxes became obsolete. Rather than removing them entirely, some were repurposed — now offering WiFi, defibrillators, mini-libraries, or tourist info hubs. 📍Where You Might Be: Given the architecture peeking through the scaffolding (and the iconic London black phone box), it’s likely you’re near Fleet Street or Strand, possibly right by the Royal Courts of Justice. That gothic building partially visible in the background is a giveaway.

TravelerThis photo shows a courtyard at King’s College London, more specifically within the King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) area at the Strand Campus. 🏛️ Quick Context: • The building with the neoclassical columns is Somerset House East Wing, originally part of a royal palace built in the 18th century. • KCLSU (King’s College London Students’ Union) supports student life — evident in the lively courtyard café seating and red KCLSU signage in your photo. • The Strand Campus is the historic heart of King’s College, founded in 1829, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. You’re likely in the Bush House Courtyard, which now houses parts of King’s College and was once the headquarters of the BBC World Service.

TravelerThis photo captures the Royal Courts of Justice in London — an iconic Gothic Revival building that serves as the seat of the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. 🏛️ About the Royal Courts of Justice: • Completed in 1882, designed by architect George Edmund Street. • Built in Victorian Gothic style with dramatic pointed arches, rose windows (like the one in your image), and elaborate towers. • Located on Strand, just a short walk from other famous landmarks like Somerset House, King’s College London, and Covent Garden. • It houses civil and appellate courts, not criminal trials — those are held at the Old Bailey. 🚍 And the Bus: The #341 bus to Waterloo is part of London’s famous double-decker fleet, offering scenic rides across central London. This particular route cuts through historic and modern areas alike — great for sightseeing! L