West Front

After walking through Green Park via the Canadian War Memorial we briefly halted at Buckingham Palace before continuing to Westminster Abbey via Queen Anne's Gate.  This is one of London's best preserved Georgian streets having survived the war.  By all account, the one house left as a private residence in its entireity is owned by 'Sting' of The Police.  Of real interest as we approached the house were the twin lamps at the gates which are still illuminated by gas.  A clockwork mechanism ignites the gas every evening and which needs rewinding by hand every ten days.  These eccentricities make London an intriguing place and one which never fails to amaze. 

Two Towers

A short presentation from the London Walk:

If you ever do come to London then I recommend following one of the London Walks which are guided by expert and interesting individuals who have a passion for what they do.  For a few pounds you can investigate specific parts of London and get to see London in a whole different light.  As we left the Abbey we paused for a moment next to the oldest door in Britain first hung in about 1050AD (!) and thought we deserved some refreshment.  It had all been rather humbling and to bring us both back to earth a pint of best was in order....

Map of the Abbey

Abbey plan

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