August 2, 2023 in England
Wednesday was the rainiest day this week and with busy plans for the rest of the week we took a rest day. Walked around Esher with a few charity shops, then bussed to Kingston around the suburbs toRead more
EnglandGreater LondonRoehamptonPen Ponds51°26’24” N 0°16’33” W July 30, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
First full day in England, we lived out a Winnie the Pooh fever dream. Starting the day with flows of honey on crumpets from Aunty Jane’s bee hives. Then rambled through Richmond Park with the deerRead more
EnglandRichmondRichmond Station51°27’41” N 0°18’12” W May 25, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I took the bus down to Richmond to get my hair cut and do some shopping at Marks & Spencers. You get to see much more and meet lovely folk on the bus. Brits are not nearly as reserved as theirRead more
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Hair salon mural. The salon owners' son had to have two kidney transplants--one from each of his parents--and they do a lot of fundraising for kidney transplant recipients.
EnglandRichmondCorporation Island51°27’42” N 0°19’4” W EnglandRichmond upon ThamesKew GreenKew Gardens Station51°28’37” N 0°17’5” W July 15 in England ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
What a beautiful, relaxing day at Kew Gardens, just a couple subway stops away from our neighborhood. We meandered along flower filled paths, hugged glorious ancient trees, marveled at the giantRead more
EnglandRichmond upon ThamesKew GreenKew Gardens51°28’42” N 0°17’49” W May 27, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 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 theRead more
EnglandRichmond upon ThamesKewOliver's Island51°28’47” N 0°16’49” W June 6, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
On my final day, I returned to The National Archives to register as a Reader. I wanted to find the handwritten recommendation that a British Empire Medal be awarded to Ruby Boye, someone I've beenRead more
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In the Reading Room. Files you request are brought up from the bowels of the Archive and put in a locker for you. You have to reserve a seat in order to have a place to read them at.
EnglandEalingChiswick51°29’5” N 0°15’36” W July 14 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Phoebe and Hazel have called us back to Chiswick, and this time we brought Mom Carol with us for a week! We left Boston at 10 pm, enjoyed a smooth flight on Virgin Atlantic, and landed in HeathrowRead more
EnglandEalingChiswick51°29’19” N 0°15’47” W July 18 in England ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
A few days ago, the temps were in the high 80s so we stayed around the house and read and I worked on flight arrangements for the girls. Nothing too exciting to report there! The next day, Mom and IRead more
Traveler Love this update and so love seeing your mom enjoy her time in London! So glad the girls arrived safely. Enjoy the remaining days!
So special. Wonder if you will be back to hear Your Mom talk at the history pot luck on Aug 24 th? Your blueberries are ripe here [Susan Barnard]
EnglandEalingChiswick51°29’19” N 0°15’47” W July 23 in England ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
On Mom's last night, we went to The Packhorse and Talbot, which has great cocktails and a pub menu we all love. Afterwards, we moved on to The George IV for more pub fun!
The next morning, we saidRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Richmond upon Thames, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, RIC, Richmond, Richmond-upon-Thames, RCU
Traveler Greggs!
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You still have it! Tullips 😃
Traveler Brought it for a beach wrap but it’s been useful in this dreary London weather already 😄