Boat Repair on the Thames
The first day we arrived in England, we hit the ground running. After checking into our hotel, we walked through the London suburb of Richmond, down to the River Thames,…
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Agriculture at Buckingham Palace
Today, Buckingham Palace was the site for the formal birth announcement for the new royal baby boy born today. Obviously, the crowds were much greater there today than it was…
Read MoreA Back Alley at Oxford
Most colleges or universities have a few standout buildings. You know the type, the one found on every advertisement or brochure the school creates. But at Oxford University, every building…
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At the heart of Windsor Castle in England is the Middle Ward, a bailey formed around the motte or artificial hill in the center of the ward. The motte is 50 ft high…
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The best travel tip for taking photos with few people at the more popular tourist spots is to go just before closing time. Wait until you are the last one…
Read MoreA Divine Building
I have never studied architecture, but I enjoy looking at the older buildings and can appreciate the skill and craftsmanship it took to create them, both in design and construction. The Divinity School…
Read MorePiccadilly Circus
One of the more crowded places any time of the day in London is Piccadilly Circus. This intersection is always full of light, movement and people. There were street vendors,…
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Because of its prominent position in Trafalgar Square in London, England, St. Martin in the Fields is one of the most famous non-cathedral churches in London. Completed in 1724, it’s spire rises…
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Windsor Castle is much more than what you imagine when you think of a castle. It’s a large fortress made of many buildings set, within a beautiful, landscaped complex. An…
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