Ta da! BucketTripper.com has published my article on Westminster Abbey. I got myself an annual pass recently. It’s kind of an addictive place. I love it. The article is about why people visit Westminster Abbey, at least, why I think … Continue reading
I had to hide my terror to enjoy a ride on the London Eye.
Described in graphic detail in Defying Death on the London Eye, published on BucketTripper.com on March 30, 2013. Well, yesterday.
St. Paul’s Cathedral seen from the London Eye (Photo credit and copyright Jill Browne)
Many houses and other buildings in London still have stained glass windows. I can’t resist photographing them. The captions on these photos are all the same. It says, “The art of stained glass. Photo credit & copyright Jill Browne”. Hope you … Continue reading
After a short visit to Kew Gardens today, I want to share with you these reasons why trees are better than super models. 1. They stand still, whether you ask them to or not. 2. They look good in anything. … Continue reading
I went in to buy some SD cards for my camera. Didn’t expect luxury in a W H Smith. This is a variety store at Liverpool Street Station, one of London’s big mainline rail stations. I was just waiting to … Continue reading
I liked going on the London Eye. Except when looking down. Easily cured, just look straight out! Great photo opps. Here’s our stroll from Westminster Tube Station to the London Eye, up and down the Eye, and then a few … Continue reading
The Tower of London is one of the most popular tourist sites in the United Kingdom. Some of its saddest history is as the place of death for condemned prisoners. A lot of the people held here were actually taken … Continue reading
With considerable care and delicacy, the arborists of Hampton Court keep the trees in shape. The shape they use for some of the yew trees makes me smile. All right, am I crazy, or does this big dark green tree … Continue reading
I had a mixture of sunny and not-so-sunny days at Kew Gardens, but never a bad day. A visit to London is not complete without at least half a day at Kew. This picture is from a day in February … Continue reading
These are from February 9, 2012, walking near St James’s Underground station, en route to Buckingham Palace. The Feathers The Old Star
