Remembering With Poppies in London – A Photo Essay
Poppies have become a symbol of remembrance throughout the British Commonwealth
Life is a patchwork of experiences
Poppies have become a symbol of remembrance throughout the British Commonwealth
I love to visit London any time of year, but the Christmas holiday season is one of my favorite times to visit because there are so many fun and festive things to do in London in December.
There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than a luxurious train trip from London to the Winchester Christmas Market on the historic British Pullman. A British Pullman day trip is always a special event, and even more so during the festive holiday season.
With only one day in London, this is how I made it a perfectly English Day!
I love visiting London and in this month’s podcast I share tips for visiting the UK’s most vibrant city. Podcast link: Exploring London
London is one of my favorite cities to visit and these are some of my favorite London photos and London photo spots that show off the city’s unique personality.
Each year the official Christmas tree in London is displayed at Trafalgar Square. The tree is a Norwegian Spruce from Norway that is 50 to 60 years old and is donated by the city of Oslo. This tradition started in 1947 as a show of gratitude for Britain’s help to Norway during WWII. Thanks for … Continue reading “PhotoPOSTcard: London’s Official Christmas Tree”
Along with Big Ben and the Tower Bridge, the London Eye has become an iconic structure that immediately identifies the city which is ironic because it was initially built for only a five year run to celebrate the millennium. This Christmas tree is one of many that I saw throughout London on my visit this … Continue reading “PhotoPOSTcard: Christmas Tree and the London Eye”
It seems that London goes all out for Christmas. Hanging over the shopping streets of Regent Str. Oxford Str. and Bond Str. were miles of huge light installations that blinked and put on a continuous show. Thanks for visiting. Rose
I happened upon this art installation at Gloucester Underground Station just by chance. My hotel was just across the street so this was the station that I was coming to and going from for a few days in London. A little bit of Google research told me that this bit of egg-centric art is called … Continue reading “PhotoPOSTcard: Egg-centric London Underground Art”