Feet First Walking

 

The (Taylor) Swifties were in town for the start of this walk and every other female in London was dressed in sequins whilst pulling a travel case. The previous section of this walk was done on the Champions League Final day, so every other male was dressed in yellow with a pint in hand.

The Swedish Embassy at Montagu Place. This area of London is a blast from the unhappy past, from when I worked at the horrible Harlequin Design....I'm searching for the anger-mangement helpline number at the thought of those days.

 

St Mary's Church, Wyndham Place.

 

Once a John Nash 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch, Marble Arch has been turned over as prime advertising space for Ralph Lauren!

 

A display in Hyde Park of the headliners throughout the years of the annual BST Festival.

 

Wellington Arch, a 19th-century memorial arch topped by a bronze sculpture, with exhibition space and viewing gallery.

 

These pictures do not do justice to the New Zealand War Memorial.

 

 

 

No, not the Swifties, Extinction Rebellion was also in town.

 

The Commonwealth Memorial Gates at the start of Constitution Hill.

These pillars, made of Portland stone, are dedicated to five million people from the Indian Sub-Continent, Africa and the Caribbean who served or lost their lives in the two World Wars. They also celebrate the contribution that these men and women and their descendants continue to make to the rich diversity of British society.

 

Buck' Pal' and the flag indicates King Charles is at home.

 

Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery.

West End Live is hailed as the 'Glastonbury for theatre lovers'. My daughter has seen this free concert before, and was due to come-up to see it again. Unfortunately, she couldn't find anyone willing to make the early start and queue to get in.

 

Westminster, where they make the rules and govern the country.

 

...and from the other side of the bridge.

 

The National Covid Memorial Wall on the opposite side of the Thames to Westminster.

 

Approaching Vauxhall Bridge.

 

After Vauxhall the Power Station comes into sight.

 

The Mason's Arms at the end of the walk, near to the Power Station.