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[Kimberley]

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This is Greenwich park and you can see the Royal Observatory in the background. Kim says we have to climb all the way up there to get a really good view of London



Kim has to stop for a fag halfway up, so we take some photos of the view. there's Canary wharf again where all the bankers work



And we can also see the Waste Of Money, I mean the Millenium Dome, which is now the O2 arena.





This is the Shepherd Gate Clock, an early example of an electric clock, and was installed by Charles Shepherd in 1852. The clock was probably the first to display Greenwich Mean Time to the public.

[Kimberley]

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This is a hyper-accurate Chronometer, showing the exact time in London right now. It is on the Greenwich Meridian Line.



And here is the monument marking the line



Ah Cape Town - this reminds me of Daddy Tigs



I have an even better view from here

[Kimberley]

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This is the Dolphin Sundial in the Titanic Memorial Garden. The gap between the shadows of the two tails is accurate to 1 minute - but I guess it would have to be sunny for it to work...



I see no ships!



This is the Planetarium but because Kim took so long getting up the hill, it is now closed.



On the way back down Maze Hill

[Kimberley]

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This is the Vanbrugh Castle, a folly built by Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect and dramatist. It is modelled on the French Bastille, where Vanbrugh was imprisoned on charges of spying for the British in 1690-92. Kim says he was a bit eccentric, but cool...



Kim can't remember what this is but it looks like an old power station



This is the Queen's House - it was meant by King James I to be the home of his consort, Anne of Denmark. Inigo Jones was the architect, and construction started in 1616. The Queen died in 1619, however, and work was stopped until ten years later, when King Charles I gave it to his new Queen, Henrietta Maria.

[Kimberley]

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All this wandering has made me hungry! I want to stop off for Fish n Chips, but Kim says 'no'.



And then i want to stop at this old-fashioned sweet shop, but Kim says 'no'.



So by the time we get an indian takeaway in at home...



...I am so hungry that I have wolfed half of it down before Kim has the chance to take a photo. Oh dear I appear to have got it all over her bed as well - I must work on my diving technique...



Onion Bhaji anyone? Oh I couldn't possibly...Oh alright then! I go to bed a very full and happy Tigger. Nite all. Belch. :h

[tiptronic_ct]

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Kimberley;1053723 wrote:
These are the sort of dogs posh people own - they are probably called Oberon and Gideon, poor sods...

:H:H:H

[tiptronic_ct]

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I've just had to give the cubs a lesson in time zones - they knew they existed, but not how GMT works.

:goodjob:

[stirly-girly]

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I've just now taken the time to go back over the last few pages. Kimberley, I'm just amazed at how many places you've shown us. Two things are very obvious to me - your love of London and your very keen interest in history. I think it's fabulous that you took the time to tell us about the various buildings and monuments and such. And you've shown us such a variety of places that I wonder how many miles you've walked over the last while with Tigger. Like I said before, looking at your photos, I feel like I've really been there. And you've given me quite a few chuckles as well. Brilliant job. Thank you again.

[Kimberley]

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stirly-girly;1054115 wrote: I've just now taken the time to go back over the last few pages. Kimberley, I'm just amazed at how many places you've shown us. Two things are very obvious to me - your love of London and your very keen interest in history. I think it's fabulous that you took the time to tell us about the various buildings and monuments and such. And you've shown us such a variety of places that I wonder how many miles you've walked over the last while with Tigger. Like I said before, looking at your photos, I feel like I've really been there. And you've given me quite a few chuckles as well. Brilliant job. Thank you again.

I do - I absolutely love London :h and Tigger has enjoyed it too. But he will be moving on very shortly. I am helping him pack as we speak and he should be going to his new destination after the weekend. He is a bit annoyed that he didn't try any Jellied eels or pie and mash while here, as they are traditional East End dishes - but to be honest I am quite relieved. Maybe there is still a bit of time...

K x

[mama bear]

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unbelievable, just fantatstic
I will be rereading this visit to London many times
Thanks so much Kim!!!
BTW, do you work?? You spent so much time showing us around!
And as a silly American, I just don't get the curry...I am sure I am commiting sacrilige by even saying that!!
Thanks again sweetie

[Rags]

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Wow! Mr Rags used to catch the No 6 Aldwych bus to work when he was living in London.


Kim I can only echo what Stirly has said.

Absolutely wonderful commenatry, and a great knowledge of London and it's history.

Thankyou so much.


I have to get over there for some curries.

I had jellied eel while I was there. Never have to have it ever again :H
And I had one of the best pies I've ever tasted in a little corner pub in Canterbury that I'm sure I'd never be able to find again.

[spuddleduck]

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wehey... im glad to see tigger is wrapped up nice and warm in the scarf i knitted him.... tigger brings a little bit of love and laughs to everyone he meets

[spuddleduck]

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and WOW!!!!! what a fantastic tour of london...

[rubywillow]

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OH-EM-GEE!! I've been away a week, not keeping up!!! Again, the Tigger bar is raised!!!!!!!!!!!! Kim, my ancestors are from England, Wales, Scotland, etc. and it's always been a dream of mine to visit there. Now I feel I have, and I'll DEFINITELY find you for a tour guide when I do!! The Meridian Marker Monument was great!! (that kid in the red coat wasn't your kin, was he??)
You have truly gone above and beyond with Tig's visit. Thank you, for sharing your town with the world, love. LOVE your sense of humor!!!!!
Oh, and I didn't know Winchester was all stripey!! :H

[NoraC]

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Kim - this was absolutely the best trip. Thank you so much for the London tour. Every bit of it was fantastic. :l:h