Tag: London

  • Luminescence at Westminster Cathedral

    Luminescence at Westminster Cathedral

    Last weekend I visited my son Richard in London and we went to see a Son et Lumiere show at Westminster Cathedral. Luminescence told the story of the cathedral using light projection and classical music with a live orchestra. The history of the church was narrated by Hugh Bonneville who is better known for Paddington…

  • Afternoon tea at the Globe Theatre

    Afternoon tea at the Globe Theatre

    This week I would like to invite you to join my son Richard and me for afternoon tea in London. We enjoyed the traditional sandwiches, scones and little cakes at the Swan Restaurant next to the Globe Theatre in Southwark. Richard lives in London and he suggested that we celebrate his birthday with a traditional…

  • A visit to Westminster Abbey and an old door

    A visit to Westminster Abbey and an old door

    I returned to London last weekend to visit my son and take a tour of Westminster Abbey. I am always interested to discover how other people started blogging. After I retired, I did some mystery shopping. One of my jobs was to visit local National Trust properties. I discovered that I enjoyed writing the sometimes…