InglaterraRichmondCorporation Island51°27’28” N 0°18’19” W 26 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Then we strolled along the river and up to the Richmond town area to go for dinner at The Fat Badger. If you've every watched Ted Lasso, the exterior shots of the pub that is a feature of the show isLeia mais
InglaterraEalingChiswick51°29’32” N 0°15’50” W InglaterraRichmond upon ThamesKew GreenKew Royal Botanic Gardens51°28’42” N 0°17’49” W 27 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
In the afternoon, I met up again with my high school friend at Kew Gardens station. We walked to the National Archives for a look at an exhibition of fun invention copyrights, and then back under theLeia mais
InglaterraHammersmith51°29’31” N 0°13’25” W 28 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Sunday, I decided to take the bus to its last stop in Hammersmith. On December 23, 1973, I saw Elton John and Kiki Dee's first performance together at what is now the Eventim Apollo but was thenLeia mais
InglaterraEalingChiswick51°29’32” N 0°15’50” W 29 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Heaven only knows what I did on Monday. No photos to remind me! It was probably just a rest and recovery day.
InglaterraHounslowGunnersburyKew Bridge Railway Station51°29’20” N 0°17’25” W 30 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I took the wrong bus to go back to Kew Gardens but decided to stay on it until I saw something of interest.
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The London Museum of Water and Steam. I'd read about it before leaving for the UK and had intended to visit but I just stayed on the bus. :(
InglaterraKensington51°29’60” N 0°12’1” W 31 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Met up again with my high school friend and went to the Design Museum in Kensington.
InglaterraKensington51°29’60” N 0°12’1” W 31 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The Design Museum had a special exhibit of Ai Weiwei's work. It was called "Making Sense" and the catalogue described it as "a commentary on design and what it reveals about our changing values. ...Leia mais
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One of a series of prints from 2022, entitled "Study of Perspective." In the series, he flips the bird at culturally iconic architecture and objects around the world.
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Water Lilies #1, 2022. Made of thousands of Lego bricks, it's a recreation of Monet's work.
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Still Life, 1993-2000. Ai collected thousands of Stone Age tools from flea markets--axe-heads, chisels, knives and spindle whorls. We tend to think of these as precious because of their age, but they are just commonplace examples of what was needed for everyday survival.
InglaterraKensingtonKensington Square Garden51°30’5” N 0°11’30” W 31 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Japan House is also on Kensington High Street and features items from Japanese companies. Downstairs, they have a library and an exhibition space, which held a collection of intricately patterned silkLeia mais
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Copy of a 4th-century ornamental braid used for ceremonial temple parades. It would be draped over the neck of a horse.
InglaterraRichmond upon ThamesKew GreenKew Royal Botanic Gardens51°28’42” N 0°17’49” W 1 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
This time, I caught the right bus and could make the change to the one that goes by Kew Gardens!
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You make the change at Kew Bridge. This is the view from the bus stop down towards Old Thames Road. Such a pretty garden!
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And this is the view of Kew Pier near the bridge. There are regular boat tours along the Thames that include this stop.
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On the little hop on - hop off train that takes you all around Kew Gardens.
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Lovely wall decoration.
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I certainly hope their Sussex farmhands wear a bit more clothing than the ones on this wallpaper in the loo!