The London Eye
Via British Airways
Date: 09/15/00
This gigantic structure is the largest observation wheel in the world, standing at nearly 500 feet high. it was constructed as part of London's Millenium fair.
Big Ben
The Houses of Parliament
Date: 09/15/00
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell which resides in the clock tower connected to the Houses of Parliament.
Westminster Abbey
North Entrance
Date: 09/15/00
The Westminster Abbey is the traditional site of royal coronations and burials.
Buckingham Palace
The official Royal Residence within London.
Date: 09/15/00
I feel bad for the pizza deilvery guy because the guards are carrying sub-machine guns.
Changing of the Guard
Before Buckingham Palace
Date: 09/15/00
Marching bands and a troupe of soldiers parade before the palace before changing off the duty of guarding the Royal Residence.
Statue of Queen Boudicca
Leader of a revolt against Roman rule in 50 A.D.
Date: 09/16/00
Leader of a revolt against Roman rule in 50 A.D.
The Tower of London
Home of the Crown Jewels
Date: 09/16/00
This tower has a long and bloody history as the site of hundreds of executions thoughtout English history. It is also the location of the famous Royal Crown Jewels.
Platform 9 3/4
King's Cross Rail Station
Date: 09/16/00
This was a clever little photo opportunity set up at King's Cross Rail Station to pay homage to the Harry Potter books that mention the station.
Windsor Castle
Residence of the Queen
Date: 09/16/00
This castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1070 as a western defensive fortress outside of London.
The Queen's Rose Garden
Within the walls of Windsor Castle
Date: 09/17/00
The floral gardens here actually reside within what use to be the inner moat surrounding the keep. It has long been dry and a beautiful display of flowers now decorates it.
Swans of Windsor
Property of Her Majesty, the Queen.
Date: 09/17/00
Interestingly enough, all of the swans in England are the property of the Queen. They're all very mean too!
Statue of Emperor Trajan
A bronze statue of the emperor with a section of the Roman wall behind.
Date: 09/17/00
A bronze statue of the Roman Emperor Trajan standing before a section of the old Roman Wall in London.
Tower Warder
Also known as, Beefeater
Date: 09/17/00
Also known as, Beefeater, these guardians/tour guides are actually required to have served in the Royal armed forces for twenty years to be eligible to become a Warder.
The Tower Ravens
And an old legend...
Date: 09/17/00
The legend says that Charles I was told that if the Ravens of the Tower ever left, the kingdom would fall. Ever since, it has been mandated that no fewer than six ravens should reside there.
Roman Water Works
At the London Museum
Date: 09/18/00
This is a working replica of a Roman water wheel based on the remains of one found within the city. The design is actually quite effective and the museum operates it during certain times of the year.
Traitor's Gate
In the Tower of London
Date: 09/17/00
This water passage was used as an easier method to bring prisoners or royal guests, (sometimes one in the same) into the inner grounds of the tower.
Sphinx and Cleopatra's Needle
Original Egyptian stone work.
Date: 09/18/00
Cleopatra's Needle is an egyptian stone obelisk that is several thousand years old and was gifted to the British Empire for the gallant actions of Nelson and Lawrence.
Prince Albert Memorial
Dedicated by Queen Victoria
Date: 09/19/00
Dedicated by Queen Victoria in honor of her much beloved husband.
Temple Church
Round church founded by the Knights Templar
Date: 09/19/00
Round church founded by the Knights Templar, and featured in the novel Da Vinci Code.
Westminster Abbey
West Entrance
Date: 06/16/06
The Westminster Abbey is the traditional site of royal coronations and burials.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren
Date: 01/03/05
Masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, this cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666.
Temple of Mithras
Ruins of an ancient Roman temple.
Date: 01/03/05
Ruins of an ancient Roman temple.
