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sistawendy) wrote2021-09-14 08:07 pm
sistawendy) wrote2021-09-14 08:07 pm
London in pictures, part 5 of 5
Since tomorrow is my last full day here, I'm pretty sure this is going to be my last upload of pics. In chronological order:
Blackfriars national rail station. Blackfriars tube is at the north end of Blackfriars bridge. But to save space, I guess, they put the national rail station on the Blackfriars rail bridge. Naturally, the view downriver as seen here is boffo: there are the Millenium Bridge, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge from nearest to farthest, with the Shard on the right.
My first view of the English Channel, peeking out from between Brighton's many fine examples of architecture.
Brighton beach. Off to the left is the pier. Off to the right are the remains of another pier that burned in 2003. Straight ahead on the horizon, if you embiggen, you can see the offshore windmill farm.
The Royal Pavilion. I was just walking around, thinking of heading for the train home, when I walked past this. I had no idea it was there. (I'd seen its silhouette on a sticker, but I didn't realize what it was.) It was a royal residence in the early 19th century, but now it's a museum.
The countryside on the way back to London. My apologies for all the reflections in the window, but it really was beautiful. There are enough trees and urbanization on this route that you don't get many chances for this kind of shot.
Electrowerkz and its co-founder Mak. Electrowerkz is the venue where I spent Saturday night, beloved of Goths and kinksters. Mayuan Mak, co-founder and owner, died the day I left.
Bananas & palms in Notting Hill. Notting Hill is full of these little green spaces, and this one demanded to be photographed, even in the rain.
A fire station on Notting Hill. Note the gnarly anti-climbing devices on top of the wall. This isn't the only place I saw these. London may be mellow about a lot of things, but security of property is not one of them.
Blackfriars national rail station. Blackfriars tube is at the north end of Blackfriars bridge. But to save space, I guess, they put the national rail station on the Blackfriars rail bridge. Naturally, the view downriver as seen here is boffo: there are the Millenium Bridge, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge from nearest to farthest, with the Shard on the right.
My first view of the English Channel, peeking out from between Brighton's many fine examples of architecture.
Brighton beach. Off to the left is the pier. Off to the right are the remains of another pier that burned in 2003. Straight ahead on the horizon, if you embiggen, you can see the offshore windmill farm.
The Royal Pavilion. I was just walking around, thinking of heading for the train home, when I walked past this. I had no idea it was there. (I'd seen its silhouette on a sticker, but I didn't realize what it was.) It was a royal residence in the early 19th century, but now it's a museum.
The countryside on the way back to London. My apologies for all the reflections in the window, but it really was beautiful. There are enough trees and urbanization on this route that you don't get many chances for this kind of shot.
Electrowerkz and its co-founder Mak. Electrowerkz is the venue where I spent Saturday night, beloved of Goths and kinksters. Mayuan Mak, co-founder and owner, died the day I left.
Bananas & palms in Notting Hill. Notting Hill is full of these little green spaces, and this one demanded to be photographed, even in the rain.
A fire station on Notting Hill. Note the gnarly anti-climbing devices on top of the wall. This isn't the only place I saw these. London may be mellow about a lot of things, but security of property is not one of them.