Archive for the tag 'London'

Filed under Heritage, Out & About

Architecture 100 :: 9 – Tower Bridge

A brief history from Wiki:

Background
In the second half of the 19th century, increased commercial development in the East End of London led to a requirement for a new river crossing downstream of London Bridge. A traditional fixed bridge could not be built because it would cut off access by tall-masted ships to the [...]

9 Comments CherryPie on Mar 2nd 2012

Filed under Out & About

Architecture 100 :: 8 – Near Tower Bridge, London

14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 1st 2012

Filed under Art, Holidays, Kent February 2010

PhotoHunt – Point

For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out Whistlestop PhotoHunt.

18 Comments CherryPie on Feb 17th 2012

Filed under Anecdotes, Art, Out & About

A Day in London

For my recent visit to London the original plan was to visit St Paul’s cathedral. The last time I visited the cathedral was on a school trip so you can guess how long ago that was… However, after the plan was made protesters took up residence just outside the cathedral so a plan [...]

14 Comments CherryPie on Nov 9th 2011

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Snow Globe

Last Saturday I went on a day trip to London (more about the day soon).  At this time of year it is a must to go and see the Christmas decorations in the windows at Selfridges.  This year the theme seemed to be white and the windows didn’t grab my attention.  Until I came to [...]

16 Comments CherryPie on Nov 3rd 2011

Filed under Holidays, Kent January 2011

Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week

Always listen to experts. They’ll tell you what can’t be done, and why. Then do it.
Robert A. Heinlein

4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 13th 2011

Filed under Holidays, Kent January 2011

100 Photos 66 :: Misty Mornings

4 Comments CherryPie on Feb 20th 2011

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