tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87738494866851715012024-03-13T22:59:51.954+00:00Occasional Tourist... The BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13071807521220134798noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-77326799917560016572016-02-28T15:00:00.002+00:002018-01-10T13:44:20.296+00:00Berry Bros. and RuddOpening in St James's in 1698, still at the same premises it occupies today Berry Bros & Rudd are a wines and spirits merchant.<br />
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Since the reign of George III they have supplied the royal family.<br />
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The photos below were taken this year just before Valentine's Day.<br />
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Send feedbackThe Mrs Nat Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09996641831067846190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-7044031424529771592016-01-05T13:27:00.002+00:002016-01-05T13:27:24.393+00:00Horses of Piccadilly Circus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Horses of Helios is a bronze sculpture by Rudy Weller. The statue is located on the corner of Piccadilly Circus and Haymarket.</div>
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Helios, the Greek God of the Sun, rides a chariot drawn by his four horses, Pyrois, Eos, Aethon and Phlegon, from East to West every day.
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The statue was unveiled by HRH Princess Michael of Kent in January 1992 and dedicated a 'charity fountain' for the Disabled Living Foundation in 1994, again by Princess Michael.</div>
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The Mrs Nat Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09996641831067846190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-5239878913212688242014-09-05T19:11:00.004+01:002014-09-05T19:11:52.460+01:00Tall Ships RegattaSince about a month ago the Royal Borough of Greenwich has been gearing up for the visit (and conclusion) of the <a href="http://www.catholicallyear.com/" target="_blank">Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta</a>.<br />
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Greenwich has a rich maritime history, Henry VIII famously building ships in dockyards in both Deptford and Woolwich. The observatory on the hill has a ball that drops every day at noon GMT by which ships used to set their clocks (assisting in finding their longitude).<br />
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Now it is perhaps better known as the home of the Cutty Sark (famous tea clipper) seen on TV every year by those watching the televised coverage of the London Marathon - the runners round it on their journey out of Greenwich.<br />
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The events in Greenwich (which also extends up and down the river) are commencing tonight and details of the many events can be found <a href="http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/tallships/" target="_blank">here</a>. Apparently it has been visiting Greenwich since 2012 and I have somehow never noticed before.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cutty Sark expecting weekend queues</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-90444932291177211672014-09-02T17:29:00.000+01:002014-09-05T18:47:17.228+01:00Grosvenor SquareLike a lot of squares in and around Mayfair, Grosvenor Square has beautiful gardens in the centre. Like many gardens these were once for the exclusive use of residents of the surrounding properties ,but are now maintained by the Royal Parks department for the enjoyment of the public.<br />
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One of the squares most famous residents (for the last thirty years, anyway) is the American Embassy on the west side of the square (number 1) and the monuments in the square are strongly influenced by this.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amused by the back of this street sign!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">9/11 Memorial Garden (man with a leaf blower out of shot)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Roosevelt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Autumn sunshine in Grosvenor Square</td></tr>
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Grosvenor Square is named after the Grosvenor family who originally developed it (as are many of the squares and streets in St James's, Mayfair and other parts of the City of Westminster. It is now populated with the ubiquitous London Plane tree; although probably was once more elegant. The railings that enclose it (which once kept the populace out!) were replaced after the Ssquiecond World War - the originals having been melted down for the war effort.</div>
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The Second World War theme continues with Eagle Squadron Memorial commemorating over 200 American pilots who served with RAF fighter pilots in the Eagle Squadrons before the US joined the Second World War.</div>
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The origin of the statue of Roosevelt seems less straight forward, having been erected by public donation and inception to "a committee of the pilgrims of Great Britain".</div>
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The 9/11 memorial garden was officially opened in 2003. Each column of the wooden pergola is carved from a single trunk of an oak tree. The planting is inspired by flowers presented to the Queen during a memorial service at Westminster Abbey. The garden also contains the remains of a piece of steel structure from the buildings encased in resin.</div>
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There is of course, also plenty of local wildlife knocking around including squirrels, pigeons (they get everywhere) and even some office workers!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-87383896998089379702014-07-19T18:00:00.000+01:002014-07-20T14:46:18.226+01:00The View from the ShardUntil The Shard opened, London was the only city in Europe whose tallest building didn't have a viewing platform.<div>
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We went there on the <a href="http://www.london-calling-blog.co.uk/2013/02/view-from-shard.html" target="_blank">opening day</a> back in February 2013; it is pretty much the same now as then, but with a few touches of finesse (some 'sights' plaques on cardinal viewpoints, some astroturf on the external platform and a champagne bar).</div>
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The first time we went it was the lower view followed by the external platform, this time we went to the top first and then down to the inside area. All of the staff are unfailing cheerful, polite and helpful - they clearly love their jobs (and to be fair, it's a job I wouldn't mind!).</div>
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<br />The Thames forces its way through London; almost as if London was there first and the river had to find its way through! Canary Wharf pops up all over the place as you round the Isle of Dogs and the same is true of most of the route. If you don't know London then one of the guided tours may be more educational!<br />
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Probably at its best in Spring (when the birds are bringing up families) or in the Autumn (when migration is passing by); on a hot summer's day the best spots were sitting in the bird hides on the edge of the water. Several kilometers of dry and wetland which houses birds, bugs, butterflies and amphibians.</div>
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There are events on occasion so it is worth checking out their <a href="http://www.tcv.org.uk/urbanecology/urban-ecology-sites/greenwich-peninsula-ecology-park" target="_blank">website</a>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-14259418823680523512014-07-16T18:30:00.000+01:002014-07-20T14:23:38.422+01:00Museum of London DocklandsThe Museum of London Docklands is a perfect cultural addition if you've been out that way for business, shopping or food.<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">
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We've been several times now; once to see the whole <a href="http://occasionaltourist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/museums-of-london.html" target="_blank">Museum</a> and twice for special exhibitions; once for a very detailed 'Jack the Ripper' exhibit, and this time for the slightly disappointing 'Bridge' exhibit. The artwork was beautiful, but I somehow expected a bit more commentary and information to go alongside it.</div>
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The Steampunk'd exhibition is at the Observatory until Late Autumn 2014. If you're a Steampunk fan then you'll love this; if not, well you don't miss out as the usual exhibits have moved down the hill (and that is quite a hill) to the National Maritime Museum. No longer free entry to the Observatory, but it is still good value for a history of time and longitude. If you've never visited before you can join the queue in the courtyard to have your photo taken standing with one foot in the east on the Prime Meridian. There are less photogenic options on a pathway outside, or the road down to the exit either side of the Observatory. Time your visit so you are in the park or down the hill and you can see the ball drop at 1 o'clock - for boats to set their time to Greenwich.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-46008166310163721602014-07-14T18:00:00.000+01:002014-07-20T14:18:19.490+01:00Guildhall - Heart of the CityRunning parallel to the slightly more famous Cheapside and London Wall is Gresham Street. Along Gresham Street you'll find a lot of offices, a pub and the Guildhall. Central to the governance and administration of the City for centuries it is also home to a fantastic Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre. <div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">
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Our visit happily coincided with a special exhibition celebrating 120 years since Tower Bridge was completed. Even if you're reading this after 2014 there is still plenty to see; a selection of paintings from various artists and eras (something for every taste) as well as the giant (several square metres worth) painting by Copley 'The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar'. Commissioned by the City it is viewable from most places in the gallery.</div>
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You are in the vicinity here to visit several other attractions <a href="http://occasionaltourist.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/City%20of%20London" target="_blank">in the City</a> from the Museum of London to St Paul's or the Barbican.</div>
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Whether you are a visitor or a London resident the Museum of London is a must visit. I have been a long-time fan. When I was young my mother worked nearby, and on days that we couldn't be occupied anywhere else we'd be sent off to the Museum (I think that is maybe where my love of London started). </div>
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Located on the Barbican end of London wall; linking up to the high-walks the unprepossessing exterior hides a wealth of treasure relating to London and its history; from pre-Roman onwards.</div>
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Over the decades since I first visited there has been refurbishment and investment; and it provides a fun and educational day out for the family - and you get to see the coach that carries the Lord Mayor (elected annually and not to be confused with the Mayor of London) during the Lord Mayor's parade.</div>
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If you still want more London then there is a sister Museum; Museum of London Docklands. Located a short walk from West India Quay this focuses on the Thames broadly and the history of the Docklands area. Starting again back at the Romans and working through; an interest in ships is a big help at this one; although the recent history of the development of the area is fascinating.</div>
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If you want to eat out then Greenwich town centre, Blackheath Village and the O2 provide nearly every sort of cuisine you can think of (and probably more). Greenwich and Blackheath manage to maintain an almost 'village' type atmosphere - despite being well connected by a variety of transport routes to Central London.</div>
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If you want entertainment then there is a wide choice. There are mainstream cinemas on the peninsula with the <a href="http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_times/s6/Greenwich/" multilinks-noscroll="true" target="_blank">Odeon</a> on Bugsbys Way and the <a href="http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/london-the-o2-greenwich" multilinks-noscroll="true" target="_blank">Cineworld</a> at the O2. </div>
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There is much more on offer than these two behemoths though. In Blackheath the Trinity Laban Conservatoire hold events at the <a href="http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/whats-on/events/blackheath-halls-events" target="_blank">Blackheath Halls</a> (at the top of the hill in the Village). In Greenwich itself there is <a href="http://www.up-the-creek.com/" target="_blank">Up the Creek</a> (a comedy club); located in the town centre best accessed by DLR or Thames Clipper. There is also <a href="http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Greenwich_Picturehouse/" target="_blank">Greenwich Picturehouse</a> (slightly out of town so best accessed from mainline rail); this mixes mainstream releases with a selection of other films. There are also events held at the stunning backdrop of the <a href="http://www.ornc.org/events" target="_blank">Old Royal Naval College</a>.</div>
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Along Exhibition Road you can find some of London's finest museums. The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Musuem.</div>
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You arrive at South Kensington Underground Station and take an endless walk along a tunnel, popping out at your chosen venue.</div>
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The Museums are mostly free. There are special exhibitions that charge entry, and all the institutions encourage donations.</div>
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Neither of us had ever visited the V&A, but this won't be the last time as there is really too much for one visit. It is an eclectic mix of items for different cultures through a vast swathe of history; with additional galleries on costumes, fabrics and so forth (closed when we visited). </div>
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There isn't much to do in South East London on a Monday. Our original plan had been Eltham Palace, but the hot and humid weather didn't lead itself to a long bus ride.</div>
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Next plan Greenwich Ecology Park. Nice idea, but shut on Mondays. Next idea the Thames Barrier. I'd last been there in <a href="http://occasionaltourist.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/thames-barrier.html" multilinks-noscroll="true" target="_blank">2009</a> and the passage of time had dulled my memory on what a trek it is from the main road to the Barrier.</div>
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We arrived to find it delightfully quiet. There was a reason for this. Also shut on Mondays. Couldn't have put a sign up at the main road?!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-88996326038587894642013-07-20T21:00:00.000+01:002013-08-04T15:33:31.524+01:00The London Eye and a trip on the river<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
A grey and dismal day did not stop our trip to the London Eye.Mostly because we had pre-booked our fast-track tickets (highly recommended, especially at the height of the tourist season).</div>
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The next part of the trip was a bit of a mistake. My memories of the Southbank are down the city end near the Tate Modern. The walk between the two is just a tourist trap. Not much to see other than temporary exhibits and street performers. It is a long, long way to the Southbank pier for the boat too.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0London Eye, Riverside Bldg, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, Greater London SE1 7PB, UK51.503324 -0.1195430000000214931.074956999999998 -41.428137000000021 71.931691 41.189050999999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-83449134733742580682013-07-19T14:47:00.000+01:002013-08-04T15:03:13.285+01:00British Music Experience<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">
Go to the The O2 Arena on the Greenwich Peninsula (maybe you still call it The Dome). Walk all the way along the food road inside, past the cinema and you will arrive at the British Music Experience.</div>
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For anyone with even a passing interest is music this is a must-do day out. It is reasonably priced; informative, fun and you get downloadable content (via your 'smart-card' ticket).</div>
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There are two film experiences at the start and finish (don't skip the end one, it is fabulous) and all eras of music from the 1940s to the present day. Husband and I spent over three hours there!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, UK51.50267881613194 0.003404616436455398851.50020781613194 -0.0016378835635446013 51.50514981613194 0.0084471164364553989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-49604471585767857462013-07-18T21:00:00.000+01:002013-08-04T14:44:33.376+01:00London Zoo <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
Walking from Baker Street to London Zoo on the far side of Regent's Park in the middle of a heatwave is not to be recommended. Find a bus, take a taxi or risk the walk from St John's Wood.</div>
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Arriving at the zoo was an eye opener for two people who haven't visited in decades. ZSL London Zoo (to give it the full title) is clearly a place where the animals come first. From the aquarium, to the butterfly house, to the lions and tigers, to the penguins... the habitats are amazing. Given the weather we didn't manage to make the whole zoo - we have to go back sometime to see the other side of the road!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0City of Westminster, Greater London, UK51.535761932588279 -0.1559042921871878251.534527432588277 -0.15842579218718783 51.536996432588282 -0.15338279218718781tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-19017660815459423092013-07-16T21:00:00.000+01:002013-08-04T14:10:09.208+01:00Cutty Sark and Greenwich<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I hadn't visited the Cutty Sark in the best part of 15 years - certainly neither of us had been there since the refurbishment. It is amazing. No longer do you wander vaguely around the ship. There are now fantastic displays, interactive sections and very knowledgeable volunteers to inform you. The best bit is definitely getting to walk underneath the ship.</span><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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After that you can take a short walk over to the Old Royal Naval College; visit 'Discover Greenwich', have lunch at the Old Brewery (surprisingly quiet and unknown) and take in the the Painted Hall and Chapel. You'll recognise the outside buildings from countless movies -'Pirates of the Caribbean' London; Gulliver's Lilliput; Paris in Les Miserables... and many more!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, UK51.482777099485119 -0.009598730248399078851.480305099485122 -0.014641230248399079 51.485249099485117 -0.0045562302483990787tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-87714404099319450672013-07-14T21:00:00.000+01:002013-08-04T13:24:23.701+01:00Sunday CityTaking a stroll round the City on a Sunday is one of the best times to see it. The workers and most tourists from the rest of the week aren't around. We wandered along the streets behind London Wall to Postman's Park where it was quiet and peaceful (even on the weekend). We went to <a href="http://occasionaltourist.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/one-new-change.html">New Change</a> where we got a great view of the City. Back along London Wall to the Bank/Royal Exchange/Mansion House junction. Oldest part of the City in peace and sunshine.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741167818802495281noreply@blogger.com0City of London, Greater London, UK51.514678437337615 -0.09661674543167464451.513443437337614 -0.09913824543167464 51.515913437337616 -0.094095245431674648tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-35440533509849411792013-03-31T14:18:00.001+01:002013-03-31T14:31:37.914+01:00Surrey Docks Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Easter weekend, time off to spend time doing family things. So my cousin, her daughter, and I went to Surrey Docks Farm. Hidden away in a corner of London by the river this working farm is a fabulous way for city children to get a bit of the countryside. Even though the weather was a bit cold we had a great time seeing the animals and stopping for a bite to eat. We drew the line at a wander on the Thames Path afterwards due to the cold weather!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Orchard, and grapes (not yet) with added fowl</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Turkeys are the first thing you see on the way in</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the growing corners - I aspire to such herbs</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ducks and geese... can be fed along with the goats!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adult cows, there were also a couple of leggy yearlings</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fantastic group of pigs (and piglets)</span></td></tr>
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Business, rather than pleasure, sent me to Scotland today. Visiting our office in Glasgow today and on to Edinburgh tomorrow. This necessitated an overnight stay in Glasgow. I had a hotel organised for me by the office - it turned out to be a brief ride down the hill - and just up the hill from George Square where Brad Pitt is currently filming 'World War Z'.</div>
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I was booked in to stay at a hotel on Renfrew Street <a href="http://www.citizenm.com/">CitizenM</a>. At the moment it is the only one in the UK... and if you haven't any other reason to visit Glasgow a night at this hotel is enough.<br />
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It labels itself as 'Boutique Budget'. I don't stay in enough hotels to comment on the budget part, but the boutique part is certainly true!</div>
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I took a quick walk down to see the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beansmail/sets/72157627522864074/">film set</a>, a square in central Glasgow pretending to be Philadelphia. I had to see it just so that I can sit there when the film comes out I can sit and say 'I saw that, I was there'.</div>
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A short train journey the next day took me to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beansmail/sets/72157627398476317/">Edinburgh</a>. The Fringe Festival is drawing to a close, but there is also a Book Festival happening. As I waked along Princes Street I was given a free promo copy of a book (which I'm pretty certain I'd read a preview of and decided I want to read). See <a href="http://www.london-calling-blog.co.uk/">London Calling</a> for what I think of it when I'm done! There was also a French market on Castle Street so I got a sausage baguette for my lunch.</div>
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Didn't get to see many sights in either City due to the business not pleasure bit, but it certainly reinforces my desire to take a real visit to both places.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13071807521220134798noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773849486685171501.post-87921413362460797832011-05-07T21:02:00.001+01:002011-05-08T19:03:26.545+01:00Marble Arch and Hyde Park East<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3I5J6vqA-vM/TcbOFlEz3zI/AAAAAAAAGTU/VJZoCc40Aws/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3I5J6vqA-vM/TcbOFlEz3zI/AAAAAAAAGTU/VJZoCc40Aws/s200/012.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OtNPMNWu9EY/TcbOCidhEHI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/IhZRqinkL3Q/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OtNPMNWu9EY/TcbOCidhEHI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/IhZRqinkL3Q/s320/011.JPG" width="320" /></a>Designed in 1828 by John Nash Marble Arch was originally the entrance to Buckingham Palace. When the Palace was extended to its current configuration the Arch was moved to its current position (in 1852); although these days it is somewhat isolated by the roads around it - it is effectively on a (very large) traffic island along with Marble Arch Underground Station. There is frequent speculation that it might be moved across the road to Hyde Park, but nothing has come to pass.<br />
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There are shops on lower ground, ground and first levels (with a light well all the way up through to the sixth floor) and offices on the upper levels (not yet occupied).<br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I first started work (over a decade ago now) I worked in Clerkenwell Green. The Clerks Well (from which the area takes it's name) was not rediscovered until the 20th Century and can now be seen through the window of a nearby building on Farringdon Lane.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also nearby is St John's Square and St John's gate; once the English headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller and now the Red Cross.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Farringdon was originally the terminus of the Metropolitan line (the first of the underground lines)... and a lot of the original architecture can still be seen today - both at the front of the station and on the platforms.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Farringdon is undergoing a facelift however, and will have a new station to accommodate both Crossrail and the upgraded Thameslink. I hardly recognised the area which I once knew quite well. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was once a row of shops and a fairly substantial office building here! By 2016/18 this will be a busy station serving not only the mainlines but four sub-surface tube lines.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favourite buildings in the area is right across the road from all the construction work. This rather gothic building which always makes me think of 'Rosemary's Baby'.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From here it is a short trip back to <a href="http://occasionaltourist.blogspot.com/2008/06/kings-crossst-pancras.html">Kings Cross</a> to change tube lines on my journey back to the office (I'd been to a meeting near Hatton Garden).</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whist there I noticed the memorial to the Kings Cross fire memorial. Until 1984/85 smoking was allowed on both trains and platforms. Although by the time of the Kings Cross fire smoking was banned the cause is thought to have been a discarded match which ignited wooden parts of the old escalators; 31 people died in the tragedy.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13071807521220134798noreply@blogger.com0