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The open top tour included a river boat trip and a night-time ghost walk. (unfotunately we didn't make it back in time for the walk)

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The sepertine river

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A cool place for birds to hang out, and a couple of wannabes waiting for there turn on the post!

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Peter Pan statue





Peter Pan and me.

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If this isn't one of the most beautiful train stations in the world, I would like to see the others.

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The Tower of London

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The British Library, home to the Tapling Collection of 19th century stamps. For more information see here
http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestyp ... pling.html



One of the early stamp printing machines. I would have taken more pics but the people here have not heard about the 21st century or digital cameras Museums around the world now know that digital cameras can take photos with no flash, and more often than not have a 'museum function' which means no flash and no noise. But not the 'jobsworth' muppets at the British Library

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The Battle of Britain memorial

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The river boat tour left from near the London Eye, and under the shadow of Big Ben.

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Passing Clepatra's Needle

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Passing some other boats / ships



The Millenium Bridge



...and a more peaceful travelling method

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A pirate ship ?



Another tourist boat

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Tower Bridge from the boat





...and sailing under

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Two old pubs on the Thames.
The Anchor Dating from the 1600s, The Anchor is in Bankside close to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern Gallery. Samuel Pepys viewed the Great Fire of London from here in 1666. He fled the intense heat of a boat on the river to seek shelter in "a little alehouse on bankside ... and there watched the fire grow"



The Prospect of Whitby Formerly referred to as 'The Devils Pub' because of its regular clientele of smugglers, cut-throats and ladies of negotiable affection, this tavern is one of the oldest riverside taverns, dating from the 1520's.

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The Greenwich Observatory

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The much maligned Millenium Dome



...and returning to the Eye at sunset

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The Houses of Parliament at night

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This shot was taken from the bus stop while waiting for the last tourist bus back to our hotel

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Baker Street underground station

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Covent Garden Market

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Outside The National Portait Gallery



The terrorist/rebel leader - George Washington (history always depends on you viewpoint )

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Nelson and his ship in a bottle

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A wet Trafalgar Square on the day of the American Football game at Wembley.

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For a 20 years or more now the NFL has had exhibition matches at Wembley Stadium. However this year for the 3rd time (I think) they had a real regular season match. 49ers v The Broncos. The SF 49ers were officially the home team, so they had the place kitted out with flags and banners. Also, a replica piece of the Golden Gate bridge was in place.

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We had a mostly sunny trip to London, but unfortunately it was drizzling with rain on game day.... not too much though. A tailgate party was set up with Hall of Fame exhibits and lots of amusements and food/beer.

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The game was pretty dull in the first half, with the 49ers quarterback playing like he'd never seen a ball before! But it came to life in the 2nd half and finished of 24 - 16 in favour of the 'home' team.

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While sampling some pre-game refreshments, my mates and I were minding our own business when suddenly....these young women pushed their way passed and started dancing...don't you hate when that happens The tent very quickly became very busy! I will fondly treasure the video

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The day after the football, I had a walk around Hyde Park and Kensington Palace

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This friendly little character came to see if I had any food.

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The autumn colours really were beautiful

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There is a tree in the park which has fairy figures carved in to it. It is hard to photograph because of the protective fence, but I tried some closeups. I think it is wonderful!

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Looking across from Stanley Gibbons there is a stamp shop with, rather strangely, a Dalek on the wall! I have however always been a fan of Dr Who, so stamp collecting Daleks I can live with!

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I have more pics of Scotland that I may post later, but I'll finish this trip with a shot of Trafalgar Square where we waited before heading to the airport. Hope you enjoy the photos so far. Cheers, Don

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Thanks a lot for the nostalgia Don.

I really enjoyed the images.

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It was like being on my holidays again. Edinburgh is my favourite city and see that little bank going up to the castle from the park? Well that's how I got to the castle



I'd like to know what that is.



Thanks for sharing your holiday with us

It's a crossbow.

Sorry copied the wrong image but thanks for that phrag99

THIS is what I meant to post.

Great Pics Don,Even the ENGLISH ones,canny wait fir si mair

As to Brummies request ,,,I have a vague memorey it had something to do with being Hung, Drawn, and Quartered,

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Nunawading Stamp Fair
Last Sunday of Every Month - Jaycees Hall Silver Grove - Nunawading.

I don't think I should have asked

I don't think this is quite as gruesome as suggested. I believe it is used to load the crossbow. Crank back the bowstring.

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Long live the longbow then

I wouldn't like to be on the pointy end of either of them, Brummie

Here are some older photos that I took on previous days out.

The island called Ailsa Craig. It's where curling stones come from for the Olympics and World championships.

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Girvan beach

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Girvan again

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Edinburgh

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Jousting at Culzean Castle - one of the most dangerous sports I've ever seen!

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