PhotoPOSTcard: London’s Official Christmas Tree

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”

PhotoPOSTcard: Christmas Tree and the London Eye

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”

PhotoPOSTcard: Egg-centric London Underground Art

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”