Whitechapel, United Kingdom Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler London2023
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- Sep 13, 2023, 10:04am
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel 51.514837, -0.0691951°30’53” N 0°4’9” W
Day 11
From Camden to Whitechapel
September 13, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The weather has at last gone back to being English. It’s much cooler with cloudy skies.

Dan and David went to Camden Markets today. Dan has really been shopping up a storm. He’s been off on his own exploring wherever he thinks there may be something interesting to see or buy. I think he’s going to need a bigger bag to take his stuff home in.

Enzo, Maegan and I stayed home and just wandered around Putney High Street and surrounds. Found ourselves in a nice pub having a nice lunch and a drink.

We got back to our apartment and soon after we got a message from Dan telling us that David got on the train in the Underground and before Dan could get on, the doors closed and the train took off. Separated in the London Underground as it nears peak hour- not to good.

They were heading to Leicester Square so lets hope David doesn’t head back to Dan whilst Dan is on his way to Leicester Square….. Eventually they caught up with each other and kept on shopping.

We had our Jack the Ripper walking tour tonight. A 2 hour tour (not a Gilligan 3 hour tour). It was a really good tour, we walked the streets of Whitechapel and were shown all the significant spots where Jack The Ripper was active. Some of these places are now new building but some of the places are still there and the old building from the 1800’s. The guide was animated, and he was very passionate about his history and he was born and raised and still lives in Whitechapel.

After the tour we went to a pub, “The Hoop and Grapes”, to rest our sore feet and had a yummy dinner before jumping back onto the Tube for our journey back to out Putney flat. When arrived home just before midnight we were so tired that we all got into bed, no showers were had.

The next morning, we discovered that there is no water at all in south London- NONE! Apparently, there is some kind of power issue and the water pumps aren’t working. We are really embracing the baby powder and deodorant today.
I think today we will spend the day north of the Thames in London town where there is water 😆Read more
ello ello Terry my son. Gee you guys have covered some ground, lots of good photos Jen and some funny captions too lol. So much fabulousness to see and do. And you got your own coach finally Jen!! Thank goodness it is cooling a bit you guys. Great photo ofhe 5 of you together. Stop doing the peace sign Dan :) [Cawol]
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Have a great time out today. Are you still doing the old underground tour? [Cawol]
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Traveler Prob not, there are way too many stairs for me to negotiate.
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Love Camden and the markets! So much to see in that wacky borough! I used to walk there from my gaff in Muswell Hill ( Near Alexandra Palace) [Lisi]
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Traveler Europe 2019
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- Sep 5, 2019, 12:00pm
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.508404, -0.07593151°30’30” N 0°4’33” W
Day 2
Tower of London
September 5, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
As Ian had not been to the Tower of London before, and it must be over 30 years since I last visited, we decided we would check it out. We walked from our apartment, which was a fair old walk, but allowed us to absorb all our surroundings and enjoy blue sky and sunshine. Entry to the Tower is not cheap, 30.30 GBP per adult, and they call it a “donation”.

We went to the Tower’s Mint, Traitor’s Gate, and The Bloody Tower - where sir Walter Raleigh had a study, and was also the site where King Edward the 5th and Richard of Shrewsbury (12 and 9 years of age) were imprisoned by their uncle ( Richard Duke of Gloucester), and there are rumours they were murdered as they were never seen again. We also saw the Queen’s residence, the Crown Jewels - the ones that were created after Olly Cromwell destroyed the originals in 1649. We also walked up on the Battlements and saw a display on the royal beasts. We also had a great view of Tower Bridge.

There are 150 staff and their families who live within the Tower of London site - comprised of Welsh Guards, Beefeaters and Yeoman Warders. There are six Ravens that live at the site and, along with the Yeoman Warders, are considered the historic guardians of the Tower.Read more
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Traveler Interrail through Europe
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- Sep 8, 2019
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.50919, -0.0760651°30’33” N 0°4’34” W
Day 45
Tower of London
September 8, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Früh morgens eine Wachablösung am Buckinghampalace zu verfolgen, gleicht einem Festival....zumindest von der Menschenmenge her. Daher gehen wir erst einmal wieder zurück ins Hostel. Für den Nachmittag statten wir dem Tower of London und den dortigen Kronjuwelen einen Besuch ab. Um den Tag komplett auszufüllen dachte ich es wäre klug noch die London Bridge Experience zu machen....ein Fehler....ein sehr gruseliger Fehler!Read more
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- Sep 21, 2019, 10:26am
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.50813, -0.0759551°30’29” N 0°4’33” W
Day 2
Tower of London
September 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Heute waren wir mit Ariana und Emilia im Tower of London.
Wir haben eine Führung bekommen und haben erfahren, dass Engländer Enthauptungen lieben (Funfact:Es wurden ca.2000 Personen nur in London Enthauptet)
Nach der Tour sind wir noch etwas durch den Tower gegangen und Emilia's Gastvater hat viele spannende Geschichten erzählt.
Am Ende haben wir uns noch die Kohnjuwehlen angesehen(Fotos waren verboten).Read more
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Mochila y Tenedor Europa 2019
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- Sep 27, 2019, 5:20pm
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.50667, -0.07551°30’24” N 0°4’30” W
Day 11
Londres
September 27, 2019 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Para llegar a Inglaterra en bus debes llegar a Francia y cruzar por el túnel del canal de la Mancha. Allí luego de los trámites fronterizos, el bus entero, con gente y todo entra a una cabina dentro de un tren que hace el recorrido por el túnel.

Desde el bus sólo ves el interior de tal cabina y percibes el movimiento del tren similar a un metro urbano.

Llegando a Londres recorrimos a pie los puntos más característicos de la ciudad. El palacio de Buckingham, el puente de la Torre, etc.

El único bemol fue que el Big Ben estaba completamente rodeado de andamios para reconstrucción.

En total caminamos cerca de 20 kilómetros dentro de la capital inglesa.Read more
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- Jan 9, 2020
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.50808, -0.0760151°30’29” N 0°4’34” W
Day 20
Tower of London and our last night
January 9, 2020 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We weren't quite finished with London yet, and today we went on a tour of the Tower of London. We were shown around by one of the old Yeoman with an impressive uniform and a wry sense of humour.

It was a smashing day - cold, but bright and sunny. Perfect weather for some iconic London shots.

Back at Connaught, I took a last trip to Waitrose for supplies for a farewell meal - negronis, steaks and spuds.Read more
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- Apr 10, 2023, 3:19pm
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.506667, -0.07666751°30’24” N 0°4’36” W
Day 2
TOWER OF LONDON
April 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Da hier (B)Engel reisen, haben sich die Regenwolken am Nachmittag verzogen und der 2. Teil des Tages schien die Sonne 🌞
(Da wir positiv unterwegs sind, lassen wir den starken Wind einfach Mal außer Acht).

Der Blick über die Skyline war toll und das Bauwerk rund um den Tower war gigantomanisch :)
Also ab in das Innere der Mauerwerke...Während der Wartezeit in der seeeeeeehr langen Schlage zu den Kronjuwelen haben wir die Nasen in die Sonne gestreckt und Vitamin D gesammelt...

Kronjuwelen hat man mal gesehen, gut, aber einmal im Leben reicht 😅 da war die Festung an sich wesentlich interessanter.

Im Anschluss sind wir noch zur Tower Bridge und und auch dieses Bauwerk ist imposant 😊

Mittlerweile taten uns die Füße weh und wir hatten Hunger...In Chinatown gab es soviel leckere Düfte, dass das Abendessen in einem Chinesischen Restaurant geendet hat. Sehr lecker und sehr scharf 😅

Danach hat sich die Gruppe etwas gesplittet...
Der eine Teil ab ins Pub und ich bin mit meinem Lieblingsmenschen am Telefon nochmal an die Themse gefahren um das tolle Lichtermeer zu teilen.

Sooo Tag vorbei, ab ins Bett und bis morgen 😊Read more
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- Apr 21, 2023, 12:06pm
- 🌧 8 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.508231, -0.07606151°30’30” N 0°4’34” W
Day 4
Tower of London
April 21, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Naja, der Tower of London. Eines der beiden Kultobjekte auf jeder Londontour, die man sich nicht entgehen lassen sollten. Leider waren bei den Kronjuwelen einige Stücke wegen der Krönung von Charles nich da, aber sehenswert ist es allemal!!

Ursprünglich wurde der Tower im 11. Jahrhundert als Festung Wilhelms des Eroberers gegen die potentiell feindseligen Bürger der Stadt London errichtet. Bis zu Jakob I. nutzten alle englischen Könige den Tower zeitweilig zum Aufenthalt. Als Stützpunkt der britischen Monarchie im historischen Zentrum Londons ist der Tower eng mit der britischen Geschichte verbunden. Die Außenmauern und Türme des Towers wurden im Wesentlichen im Mittelalter errichtet.Read more
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Suzie and Nik Do The UK
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- Apr 30, 2023, 11:12am
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.506667, -0.07666751°30’24” N 0°4’36” W
Day 4
Tower of London
April 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Suzie - We have been sent to the Tower by order of....well, ourselves really!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This example of Norman (and other dynasties of English royalty) is a sight to behold!

The last time I was here, I was with a tour and it's so wonderful to just meander through the Tower and grounds, instead of being rushed through.

We are having lunch at the moment in the Armouries Cafe and we are about to go to the original Tower, the White Tower, built by William the Conqueror.

Nik - I was expecting a crowd at The Tower of London. I was not, however, expecting the line up to get in to be three quarters of the way around the outer wall.

Having said that though, the line moved quickly and we were soon through the gate.

It's a marvel, how they were able to build such huge, beautiful, enduring buildings way back when with such simple tools. We certainly don't build like that now, even with the technology we have. Do you expect any modern built building to still be standing in 950 years? I sure don't.

I loved seeing the ravens. They are two or three times the size of the crows we have back home. Unfortunately they we're not allowed out of their cages due to an avian flu going around. I would have liked to see them out and about.

We went to see *some* of the crown jewels. Many of them were not on display due the the coronation of King Charles in six days time. We did get to see many of the crowns though. So sparkly.

I found walking on the old cobble stones tricky. They are all uneven and I got the toe of my shoes caught between the stones several times, causing me to stumble.

I loved exploring this old site, trying to visualize it back in the years just after it was built, knowing I was walking in the footsteps of Kings and Queens, being in the room where the two princes were kept, So many stories, so much history.Read more
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Suzie and Nik Do The UK
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- Apr 30, 2023, 5:20pm
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- England Tower Hamlets Whitechapel The Tower of London 51.506667, -0.07551°30’24” N 0°4’30” W
Day 4
Tower Bridge
April 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Suzie - While we were too late to get tickets to go up the Tower Bridge (having too much fun at the Tower!), we did walk over the bridge and back to Tower Hill tube station. It was fabulous and seeing the look on Nik's face 😀😀😀

And we even went down to the banks of the Thames!!! I've wanted to do that for ages!!

Nik - I've obviously seen the bridge in TV many, many times. The pictures don't do it justice. It's simply stunning.Read more
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