The London Eye (or the Millennium Wheel)Proper cider at a food market near the Royal Festival HallThe FitzWilliam Museum, CambridgeSt. Benet’s Church, Cambridge – the tower dates from the 11th centuryCoventry Cathedral (St. Michael’s Cathedral) – bombed in WWII and left as a sort of monumentThere are a number of symbols of reconciliation on the grounds of the destroyed churchThe Statue of Reconciliation – similar statues are held in Hiroshima, in Northern Ireland, and in BerlinStatue of Lady Godiva – yes, that oneThe few remains of St. Mary’s Priory, CoventryThe Coventry Transport Museum – Coventry was the center of British car manufacturing, although I don’t think that any manufacturing still takes place here. The day I visited, there was a car show going on with several American cars on display.The Telford Madeley Court Hotel, where I stayed – a 16th century manor house. Most of the hotel proper is behind this gatehouse – the gatehouse is now used for conferencesSt. Paul’s and the Millennium Bridge in early morning lightTower Bridge in the morning lightThe remains of St. Dunstan’s in the East – medieval church bombed in WWII. Never rebuilt, it now serves as a quiet space in the middle of London – a nice place to sit for a few minutesThe ceiling of St. Mary Abchurch – another medieval church in LondonSt. Bride’s Church – yet another medieval church in London – alleged to be the inspiration for the now traditional wedding cake (a white, tiered cake)Leadenhall Market – I was there early (before most of the shops opened). Dates from the 14th century, located in the City of London financial district – the stores are strictly upscaleArchitectural detail from Leadenhall MarketThe Parish Church of St. Michael Cornhill – a medieval church tucked in between more modern buildings in LondonThe National Gallery of Art, London – last day of this trip.
To see photos from the aviation museums that I visited on this trip, go to the Aviation link and look for the UK aviation museums.
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