The Monument is a column in London built by St Christopher Wren, which commemorates the Great Fire Of London. This fire was one of the greatest disasters that the City Of London has ever known. It started on Sunday 2nd September 1666 and lasted for five days. Thousands of homes in hundreds of streets in and around the city, were destroyed…
I had picked this hotel for my weekend in London. It was picked for the location as it's conveniently located to some of things in London, I was planning on visiting. And the other reasons were the price and the duck. Each time you stay in a Apex Hotel, you will find a duck in your bathroom. I had seen photos…
On a recent trip to London, I came across a few first things, on a walk to meet my friend for lunch I came across this; I was walking down Cannon Street and firstly just walked past this. I then turned around and walked back as I had not see one in black before ! My next first, was a…
I always have been lucky to have some time off in the New Year, and in the last few years have always been to London and seen or experienced something different. This year, I decided to visit the House Of Parliament. I was booked to go on the one hour audio tour; it offers a unique combination of one thousand years…
I just found out that I have received the Very Inspiring Blogger Award ! The rules: 1. Thank the blogger who gives it. Thank you Emily - www.thecosytraveller.co.uk - she has a great blog so please check it out ! 2. Nominate bloggers for the award and let them know. http://thepassportchronicles.com/ http://souvenirfinder.com/ http://armchairtoreality.blogspot.co.uk/ 3. List 7 things random facts about yourself.…
Westminster is another one of my favourite spots in London. Here you can find Big Ben, The Houses Of Parliament, The London Eye and Westminster Abbey. Its a mecca for tourists. I have never seen it empty. And you can get some great photos of these iconic images. The area is the centre of Her Majesty's Government, with Parliament in…