Nigel's Photo Blog

This evening, I am posting a portfolio of images taken during my visit to London. The sightseeing was mainly undertaken on foot. Night-time image of St. Paul's Cathedral   First Folio of Shakespeare's plays.These works had a major (positive) influence on development of the English language.  River Thames scene taken at sunset. London Eye: A giant ferris wheel populatr with tourists. Westminster Abbey: Long used for crowning of British monarchs and other important occasions.   Elizabeth Tower attached to Parliament which holds the Great Clock commonly known as Big Ben.   Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. Horatio Nelson is ranked as one of the greatest naval commanders in history.  Fountain in Trafalgar Square.   Interior of St Martin's in the Fields, a church a significant architectural interest located near Trafalgar Square.     Exterior of St Martin's in the Fields National Gallery, Trafalgar Square View of 'Big Ben' from Trafalgar Square View...

                              Famous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark at Greenwich This evening, I am reprising a day tour of London which was centred on sites around the River Thames. First. I walked down from my hotel, via Chinatown and Trafalgar Square to connect with a tour boat on the Thames near the Houses of Parliament. Chinatown Rough Sleeper, Charing Cross Road. London is home to extremes of wealth and poverty. Once on the Thames I encountered a wide spectrum of sites including: 3500 year old Egyptian obelisk. Various examples of exotic and modern architecture.# Replicas of items for the 16th century. Numerous and varied bridges. Old buildings dating back to the 16th century. 'Walkie-Talkie' building   The Shard Canary Wharf financial district View from Greenwich 16th century Riverside pub, the Prospect of Whitby Tower Bridge, late 19th c...