The London marathon winds its way along the Thames and finishes in St. James Park. Runners can brag about starting in the Western hemisphere and ending in the East, crossing the Greenwich meridian.
The Tower Bridge was opened in 1884 and still raises its bascules for passing river traffic.
Nearby, the Tower of London and it’s dry moat is now a museum and historic monument. In the past, it has served as a palace, fortress and prison.
Frequented by Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare, the George Inn is the only galleried coaching inn to survive in London.
The impressive Baroque styled St. Paul’s cathedral has a dome second only to St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Enjoying a pint of “Bitter” in a traditional English pub with Mr. Curmudgeon.
“Hey look kids, there’s Big Ben, and there’s Parliament”
Thames and the London eye, originally a temporary exhibit now an icon. The 30 minute ride offers nice views of London.
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Wow – look at that smiling face! that’s the face of man who left it all behind to go live life!
These are really nice pictures…you inspired us to go to London and enjoy the beer, bangers and big ben!