London II

01/06/09 London Monument and Tower

Sig was back from his short trip out of London and so we went to visit the London Monument, dedicated to the great fire of 1666 (if ever a bad year) and onto the Tower of London. We thought we start with the free tour by the Yeoman aka as the Beefeater but gave up and did our own exploration due to the large crowds of tourists. We did see the Crown Jewels (no jokes thanks) but of course no photos allowed.

Monument and London Tower

02/06/09 Tower Bridge

After meeting up with my old boss Burgo, started a small section of the Square Mile walk (as featured in the Lonely Planet) before meeting up with the bros to watch the Tower Bridge open. Thereafter me and Sig continued inside the Tower Bridge Experience, a self guided tour of the workings and history of the iconic landmark.

Tower Bridge

03/06/09 Square Mile

Finished the Square Mile walk, this is basically a walk around old London City taking into account the following:
St Pauls, Australia House, Royal Court, Temple Church, Temple of Mithras, Royal Exchange, Leadenhall Market, Lloyd’s of London building (the building that outside looks like the inside of a factory), “Gherkin” building, Spitalfields, Christ Church and Petticoat Lane.

Square Mile Walk

06/06/09 Natural History and Science Museums

For once an overcast showery day, perfect for staying indoors and so the call was made by me and Tony to go and visit the Natural History and Science Museums, both are close to each other near South Kensington underground.

Natural History and Science Museums

07/06/09 Abbey Court and Lords

With Sig back in town after a sidetrip, he wanted to see Abbey Court Rd and Lords, the home of cricket; so off we all went. After dodging traffic and numerous attempts we got that pic…
Afterwards back to the old days of playing cricket in our driveway but this time outside the home of cricket. Just like our XI high school days I was wickie and Sig was the medium pacer bowling inswingers, all imaginary of course.
Lastly we went to the house of my brother's namesake, the Sigmund Freud mansion (now converted into a museum). The last pics are from the rooftop of Tony's building to catch the sunset and views from Putney.

Abbey Court and Lords