One of the things we definitely wanted to see was the Globe Theater. This is the third iteration of the Globe. Due to the tireless efforts and fundraising of Sam Wannamaker, it was rebuilt a little over 400 years after the puritanical Oliver Cromwell had the second one destroyed. The first was destroyed by fire. It was fun reading the pavers to see the names of famous people who had contributed to its reconstruction. Most, but not all were entertainers. They ranged from Lauren Bacall to John Cleese.
The workmen were changing the set in The Globe Theater from
Romeo and Juliet to
As You Like It.
This is the Millineum Bridge across the Thames. St. Paul Cathedral is in the background. The wings on the bridge deflect wind from the pedestrians.
This photo was taken from the Millineum Bridge. The Tower Bridge is in the background.
The Tate Modern Art Gallery is next door to the Globe. The photo of the Millineum Bridge was taken from the second floor of the Tate. We saw one more version of Monet's
Water-Lily Pond. Viewing evolution of Monet's rendering of this theme has been fascinating. This one is much more abstract than the others we saw.
There were several of these butt and gum receptacles around downtown London. Good idea.
I wanted to see "Old Bailey", London's Central Criminal Court. For my fellow lovers of English mystery shows, here it is.
This statue is
Newton, although when I first saw it, I was reminded more of Euclid. It is in front of the British Library. We especially wanted to see some of the "Treasures of the British Library". These included the Magna Carta, an original journal of Dr. Samuel Johnson, several technical drawings of Leonardo DaVinci, an original score of Handel's "Messiah", the original handwritten Alice and Wonderland and many more breathtaking exhibits written in the hand of the original masters. We both got goose bumps seeing so many originals.
This sculpture intends to signify that knowledge is captured in books. Once learned it cannot be unlearned. The sculptor, however, lamented that we have a great deal of difficulty applying the lessons that knowledge has taught us.
I loved the name of this cafe outside the British Library.
On this day, the Queen was not at home in Buckingham Palace. You can tell because the Union Jack is flying rather than her family banner. Ascot is now running, so we suspect that she is staying at Windsor Castle which is close to the track. We enjoyed seeing all of the gentlemen in top hats and tails and the ladies in showy, usually plumed, hats at Waterloo station preparing to catch the train to Ascot.
One of the things we definitely wanted to see was the Globe Theater. This is the third iteration of the Globe. Due to the tireless efforts and fundraising of Sam Wannamaker, it was rebuilt a little over 400 years after the puritanical Oliver Cromwell had the second one destroyed. The first was destroyed by fire. It was fun reading the pavers to see the names of famous people who had contributed to its reconstruction. Most, but not all were entertainers. They ranged from Lauren Bacall to John Cleese.
The workmen were changing the set in The Globe Theater from Romeo and Juliet to As You Like It.
This is the Millineum Bridge across the Thames. St. Paul Cathedral is in the background. The wings on the bridge deflect wind from the pedestrians.
This photo was taken from the Millineum Bridge. The Tower Bridge is in the background.
The Tate Modern Art Gallery is next door to the Globe. The photo of the Millineum Bridge was taken from the second floor of the Tate. We saw one more version of Monet's Water-Lily Pond. Viewing evolution of Monet's rendering of this theme has been fascinating. This one is much more abstract than the others we saw.
There were several of these butt and gum receptacles around downtown London. Good idea.
I wanted to see "Old Bailey", London's Central Criminal Court. For my fellow lovers of English mystery shows, here it is.
This statue is Newton, although when I first saw it, I was reminded more of Euclid. It is in front of the British Library. We especially wanted to see some of the "Treasures of the British Library". These included the Magna Carta, an original journal of Dr. Samuel Johnson, several technical drawings of Leonardo DaVinci, an original score of Handel's "Messiah", the original handwritten Alice and Wonderland and many more breathtaking exhibits written in the hand of the original masters. We both got goose bumps seeing so many originals.
This sculpture intends to signify that knowledge is captured in books. Once learned it cannot be unlearned. The sculptor, however, lamented that we have a great deal of difficulty applying the lessons that knowledge has taught us.
I loved the name of this cafe outside the British Library.
On this day, the Queen was not at home in Buckingham Palace. You can tell because the Union Jack is flying rather than her family banner. Ascot is now running, so we suspect that she is staying at Windsor Castle which is close to the track. We enjoyed seeing all of the gentlemen in top hats and tails and the ladies in showy, usually plumed, hats at Waterloo station preparing to catch the train to Ascot. 
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