That's the White Tower behind the father type -- where the armory and things like King Henry VIII's suits of armor are. (The father type is holding an audio tour device. We took audio tours both here and at Westminster Cathedral.)
And of course we had to see the crown jewels.
Which, of course, you can't take pictures of.
Very fun to see though. And to see the Tower Guards.
It was a thrill after all these years of reading about it, to see the Traitor's Gate. And the spot where people like Ann Boleyn were executed.
And of course, right outside the Tower is Tower Bridge!
Why is it that in pictures, you don't notice all the blue??
Last pic of the Tower.
We stopped outside the Tower for lunch/dinner. A very authentic chicken and mushroom pie. Yum!
Up on the Bridge.
Then to St. Paul's.
We walked out onto Millenium Bridge.
The Shard from the bridge.
Saw the Globe Theatre from afar.
And yes, I was knitting too.
My version of a sock yarn blanket -- those Mad Tosh unicorn tails will be scattered throughout.
18 comments:
Fantastic! I am visiting England finally through this Margaret. Thank you for sharing. Were the lines very long?
When you are in the Tower, don't you feel something. Remembering all the history and prisoners. I remembering wishing I was there alone for a few minutes. You know no other people in their modern clothes and no sounds ....... eerie.
Looks like it was a little chilly Margaret. And what? The father-type didn't sneak a picture of the crown jewels? LOL This is so fun. Like Vicki, I am visiting England thru yours posts. Thanks!
With your beautiful photos I feel like I am traveling through London with you. You went to some amazing sights
Pretty knitting! I went to the Tower more than 40 years ago - it's all been revamped now. I think the execution spot was just marked by a stone in the pavement...
Oh how fun! I can only imagine how beautiful the crown jewels were. What an awesome time you two had. I'm so glad you are taking us along with you.
Another lovely day Margaret.
Linda
Another lovely day Margaret and a lovely blanket knit. It looks like domino knitting.
More fun! You two are like little kids in these photos. What was really on those audio tapes... your DH is smiling to widely to be listening to a docent describe these antiquities!
I am thoroughly enjoying your trip to London. So much to see. Thanks for sharing.
Mary
Congratulations on 32 years of marriage. What a great trip you are having and it is nice to see all the places. Enjoy the rest of your trip
I am also really enjoying your trip to London Margaret. You saw some amazing places. I was thrilled to see your knitting. I always wonder if there is something wrong with me that I cannot sit without something in my hands to work on. I was wondering what you were going to knit with the other unicorn tails!
Great sights! And your blanket is going to be awesome!
Another wonderful day Margaret. We often changed tube lines at Tower Hill so saw the Tower often which was nice. You will have to watch the move "Love Actually" now that you've been to London as it features lots of scenery like the Millennium Bridge.
Lovely pictures, Margaret. Thanks for sharing your trip!
Oh, I love the Tower of London - I could spend a whole day there, that and Hampton Court Palace are my two favourite places in London, although everything is pretty cool, really. Last time we were there we visited The Globe - fascinating!
Fabulous! I am loving all your photos! Pretty knitting too:)
love Annette
So great, so much history in that one day. I remember that in one of our English books for the 11 year olds there was a story about London Tower and the Crown Jewels that were stolen by thiefs. The students liked it. But I doubt if this could possibly happen.
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